Test Baker

Working with Us

ARYZTA is for people who are passionate about what they do and doing it well. We take pride in our high quality, delicious food and in our leading position as the world's number one frozen bakery. In ARYZTA, every day is different. If you are resilient, ambitious, and a team player, ARYZTA could be the place for you to thrive and grow in your career

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the ARYZTA Ireland's exciting Product & Innovation team

Purpose of the Role:

As Test Baker, reporting into the Concept & Test Bakery Lead, you will be involved in the day to day activities of the test bakery and supporting to deliver our growth plans in line with the 3 key pillars;

Flavour development Personal Health Planet Health

This will be completed in partnership with the customer facing development team.

This role is perfect for a baker who is looking to work in a commercial bakery and gain experience of manufacturing of breads.

Working with our Insights Manager, NPD Managers and suppliers you will be responsible for creating and developing breads inline wit customer briefs, as well as blue sky innovation. Transfer of products from test bakery to manufacturing is key to this role and therefore a team player that can build trust with our operations function is a must. Systems / Process and CI are key aspects of this role in line with a stage and gate innovation policy.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Supporting the development team with concept development Responding to briefs on time and within budget Clear and concise recipe management and reporting of trials to support the business Stage and Gate Process Ensure that quality standards defined as part of test bakery are delivered on going in manufacturing Support CI projects through the test bakery into manufacturing

Key Competencies:

Creativity / Food market trend awareness Customer Focus Collaborates Drives results Ensures Accountability Openness, passion and expertise Working to Deadlines Communication and Influencing Skills

Key requirements :

Bread Bakery hands on experience in high volume bakery in parallel with a clear understanding of artisan and sourdough production Commercially savvy Team player Aware of market trends and competitive set High level of detail with good communication skills Works at pace

Other Requirements:

Regular travel required to customer and supplier sites (Mainly UK) Availability to work flexible hours as needed

What we offer:

In return for your experience, we offer a competitive renumeration package and great benefits: 

22 days holidays increasing to 26 with service. 

1 paid day for volunteer/community/charity work of choice 

1 paid day for wellbeing activities 

Paid compassionate leave. 

Income Continuance (Illness) cover

Life Assurance Cover. 

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave

Gym onsite. 

Free Parking. 

Subsidised canteen / restaurant. 

Free coffee and tea. 

Bike to work scheme. 

Mental health support including free counselling through our EAP.

Further Education Sponsorship. 

Flu vaccine programme.

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