Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Senior R&D Development Chef to create new sample products intended for internal manufacturing and external distribution. From concept to prototype samples, this role is responsible for delivering products on time that meet taste, functionality, quality, and cost expectations. This position will be involved with documentation, formulations, pilot testing, and commercialization touch points, vendor visits, ordering and testing raw materials, shelf-life studies, and kitchen/bench sanitation and cleanliness.

The hired candidate can expect to make between $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, formulate, and develop new products within time, cost, and processing requirements.
• Consult with vendors and suppliers, and internal partners like Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering to verify SOPs for products being tested.
• Coach and mentor other R&D chefs under the guidance of the Director of Culinary Innovation.
• Construct proof of concept samples for new desserts to support innovation and sales.
• Prepare and present samples and specifications for customer presentation and signoff.
• Stay current on trending desserts and baked goods and bring ideas into new product development.
• Work with Supply Chain on sourcing new ingredients.
• Improve product quality through ongoing review of formulation and ingredient parameters.
• Maintain, organize, and keep refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen areas clean.

About Dessert Holdings:

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenney’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement:

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

• Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 annually.
• Opportunity to work with iconic chains in the dessert industry.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

• Associate’s Degree in Pastry Arts/Baking; food science degree is beneficial.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in baking/pastry arts.
• Exceptional palate and sensory skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.