Baker Tourier Specialist at Bridor USA, Inc. – Salt Lake City, Utah

Baker Tourier Specialist Location: Salt Lake City, UtahDepartment: Research & Development

Discover the Craft. Shape the Future.At Bridor North America, we blend the art of European baking with North American innovation, crafting exceptional breads and pastries for the most discerning customers across the U.S. and Canada.

As we continue to grow our footprint with our new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Baker Tourier Specialist who thrives at the intersection of artisan craftsmanship and industrial precision.

This is a hands-on role for someone who lives and breathes bakery innovation — from hand-laminating croissants in the lab to scaling new products on state-of-the-art industrial lines.

What You’ll Do

Create & Innovate: Develop new bakery concepts (croissants, breads, and laminated doughs) from artisanal beginnings to full industrial scale.

Bridge Art & Industry: Apply traditional baking know-how while adapting recipes and techniques for modern, automated production lines.

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with colleagues in Finance, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations to bring projects to life — balancing cost, taste, and texture expectations.

Stay Ahead of Trends: Explore new baking styles, ingredients, and processes to keep Bridor at the forefront of bakery innovation.

Document & Share: Lead tasting sessions, evaluate results, and communicate your findings clearly with photos and reports.

Support Launches: Assist during scale-up and industrial trials, ensuring every new product meets our high standards for quality and consistency.

What You BringEducation & Experience

Diploma from a recognized baking or pastry school.

Minimum 5 years of experience in baking, product development, or food manufacturing.

Expertise in artisanal techniques for breads and laminated doughs (croissants, puff pastry, etc.).

Experience with industrial bakery lines is an asset.

Skills & Qualities

Passionate about bakery craftsmanship and innovation.

Methodical, curious, and creative problem-solver.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Background in food ingredients or related fields (yeast, flour, chocolate, fillings) preferred.

Familiarity with sensory evaluation and product tasting processes.

Regulatory & Technical Knowledge

Understanding of Canadian and U.S. food regulations (CFIA, Health Canada, FDA, USDA).

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards.

Working ConditionsBased in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Primarily day shift; flexibility may be required.

Travel within the U.S. and occasional trips to Canada.

Why Join BridorAt Bridor, every baker is a creator, every innovation has a story, and every product reflects our passion for excellence. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where ideas rise — just like our dough — in an environment that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and growth.

Be part of a company that’s expanding across North America and shaping the next chapter of premium bakery.