Qureos Mentor

Palermo's Pizza

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 Are you a seasoned bakery professional
 
 with a passion for food science and the technical know-how to back it up? Do you have hands-on experience developing baked goods&mdash;especially pizza crusts&mdash;and thrive on taking products from concept through commercialization?
 
 
 If you're looking to apply your deep bakery expertise in a high-growth, consumer-focused environment, this role is for you. Palermo&rsquo;s is seeking a Bakery Scientist to lead the charge in developing innovative, best-in-class crusts that deliver on taste, texture, and performance at scale. Join our collaborative R&amp;D team where your skills will make a tangible impact on millions of pizzas enjoyed across the country.
 
 
 
 Perks&hellip;
 
 
 
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 🍕 20 free pizzas per month
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 🏥 Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) &amp; Roth with company match&mdash;starting the 1st of the month after hire
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 🌴 Paid Time Off and a Floating Holiday of your choice
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 📈 Opportunities for training, career advancement, and professional development
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 🧑&zwj;🔬 Work with cutting-edge bakery science tools and a state-of-the-art R&amp;D kitchen
 
 
 
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 Where You&rsquo;ll Work&hellip;
 
 
 
 This position works closely with our internal bakeries and select external suppliers, with access to our onsite pilot plant and bakery lab at our Milwaukee HQ. You&rsquo;ll also be part of a high-energy team that thrives on pushing boundaries and reimagining what pizza can be.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do&hellip;
 
 
 
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 Design and develop new pizza crust and bakery-style products from concept to commercialization.
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 Apply bakery science and engineering principles to test ingredients, optimize processes, and scale up products for manufacturing.
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 Partner with cross-functional teams in R&amp;D, marketing, operations, quality, and sales to bring innovations to life.
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 Conduct hands-on testing in the bakery pilot plant and support full-scale production runs.
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 Lead cost optimization projects while maintaining high quality and taste standards.
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 Provide technical support for sales presentations, customer visits, trade shows, and PR events.
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 Stay ahead of bakery trends and contribute to innovation strategy.
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 Maintain technical documentation, raw material specs, and process specifications.
 
 
 
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 What You Bring&hellip;
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Bakery Science, Food Science, Culinary Arts, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience developing products in the food industry&mdash;especially within baked goods or pizza dough.
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 Strong problem-solving skills and scientific rigor, with the ability to innovate and adapt to unforeseen technical challenges.
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills&mdash;able to collaborate and influence across departments.
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 Experience with cost of goods (COG) analysis, BOM creation, and ingredient specifications.
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 Confidence presenting to internal stakeholders, customers, and leadership teams.
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 Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
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 Ability to travel occasionally for supplier visits or commercialization support.
 
 
 
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 Why You&rsquo;ll Succeed&hellip;
 
 
 
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 You&rsquo;re naturally curious and love working with your hands.
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 You&rsquo;re a data-driven thinker who thrives in a lab or bakery environment.
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 You balance creativity with structure and precision.
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 You bring energy to your work and enjoy seeing products go from the bench to the shelf.
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 You&rsquo;re a team player who believes in collaboration and continuous learning.
 
 
 
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Food Scientist (Bakery Scientist)

Join Palermo's Pizza and explore 1   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

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Food Scientist (Bakery Scientist)