R&D Bread Baker

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Izzio Artisan Bakery is America’s #1 Sourdough Artisan Bakery. We are spotlighting the innovation in our market, making us the fastest growing brand. At Izzio we are focused on providing our customers with great bread created using traditional methods and the best possible ingredients. Our people are a major part of our process and success.

Position Summary

The R&D Bread Baker plays a central role in developing and commercializing new breads for Izzio Artisan Bakery. This hands-on position requires deep baking knowledge combined with a scientific and process-oriented approach. The R&D Baker will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to bring bread concepts to life—translating ideas and concepts into commercially scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Baking & Development

• Execute all phases of bread production : mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, and cooling to meet daily production requirements.
• Execute trials and recipe adjustments based on taste, texture, and performance.
• Work directly with ingredients to achieve the desired product outcomes.

Recipe & Process Innovation

Support Scale-Up & Trials

Product Quality & Sensory Testing

Cross-Functional Support

Requirements :

Position Requirements

Physical Requirements :

Location : Louisville

Reports to : Sr. R&D Manager

Closing Date : 10 / 21 / 2025

Compensation is based on the level of experience, other relevant experience, and requirements of the position. The range provided serves only as a guideline and does not automatically qualify all candidates (internal or external) for the high end of the range.

$25.00 to $38.00 per hour, plus benefits.