Onsite

A fast-growing food production company known for innovation in institutional baking is seeking a skilled Institutional Baker – Research and Development to join its team in Fargo, North Dakota. This role is perfect for a hands-on dough expert who thrives on problem-solving and product innovation. You’ll collaborate closely with sales and R&D leadership to reverse engineer, refine, and develop pizza dough recipes for large-scale production across multiple plants. Ideal for a baker who enjoys bridging creativity with technical precision, this position offers the chance to step into a leadership role over time, with opportunities to influence national foodservice solutions and work in a supportive, family-owned environment.

Institutional Baker – Research and Development Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and scale pizza dough and bread recipes for institutional baking
• Reverse engineer client recipes to meet large-scale production needs
• Partner with sales and R&D to translate client requirements into shelf-stable, scalable dough solutions
• Explore and implement new ingredient innovations, including gluten-free applications
• Conduct weekly tastings and refinement cycles with the head baker and product teams
• Participate in client meetings and trade shows to inform product development
• Ensure consistency and quality across recipes at all three production facilities

Institutional Baker – Research and Development Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in institutional or commercial baking, ideally with pizza or yeast-based products
• Deep understanding of yeast, hydration, proofing, temperature control, and shelf life considerations
• Experience developing high-output dough formulations suitable for automated production
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize recipes with limited information
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging directly with clients and internal stakeholders
• Experience with gluten-free dough innovation is preferred
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating with multiple departments

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• 2 weeks PTO, increasing with tenure
• Paid holidays
• Relocation support provided

Join a fast-growing company in foodservice innovation, seeking a skilled Institutional Baker – R&D to create standout dough recipes and drive product excellence nationwide!

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