Broomfield
Job DescriptionDescription: At izzio Artisan Bakery, we believe great bread starts with great ingredients—and great people. As the #1 selling and fastest-growing sourdough brand, we craft our bread in small batches using time-honored techniques, simple ingredients, and a passion for quality. Naturally fermented and incredibly delicious, izzio is real artisan sourdough. Our team is at the heart of everything we do—and a key ingredient in our success. Position Summary The Sample Baker plays a central role in developing and commercializing new breads for Izzio Artisan Bakery. This hands-on position requires baking knowledge combined with a scientific and process-oriented approach. The Sample 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, cooling and slicing to meet daily sample requirements., • Assist with trials and recipe adjustments based on taste, texture, and performance., • Work directly with test ingredients to achieve the desired product outcomes. Recipe & Process Innovation • Bake high-quality breads under the guidance of Technical Baker & Commercialization Specialist to meet the sampling needs of sales and marketing., • Test new ingredients, methods, or processes in a benchtop or lab setting for commercial viability., • Maintain detailed records of test results, modifications, and outcomes., • Record all sample bread steps with accuracy for repeatability and quality assurance. Support Scale-Up & Trials • Participate in pilot and plant-scale test runs, assisting the technical baking team., • Collaborate with production teams to ensure a smooth handover from R&D to operations., • Troubleshoot real-time baking issues during trials or product launches. Product Quality & Sensory Testing • Evaluate products for quality attributes such as crust, crumb, aroma, taste, and texture., • Ensure consistency and quality of all breads according to product specifications., • Support shelf-life studies, packaging compatibility, and storage condition assessments., • Ensure GMP standards, cleanliness, and food safety practices are always followed. Cross-Functional Support • Maintain clear and proactive communication with all internal and cross-functional team members., • Participate in tastings, product reviews, and presentations., • Help train bakery staff on new product techniques and preparation standards when needed.Requirements: Technical Baking • Serve as a technical expert in artisan and commercial bread production, including fermentation, mixing, dough development, dividing, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, and packaging., • Provide on-the-floor technical support during daily production to troubleshoot product and process issues., • Monitor product quality and recommend process improvements to improve consistency and reduce variation. Commercialization • Support commercialization of new products from bench samples through full-scale production., • Partner with Product Development to translate bench-top formulations into scalable manufacturing processes., • Participate in plant trials, scale-ups, first production runs, and post-launch evaluations., • Document process parameters and production standards. Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to improve yields, throughput, labor efficiency, product consistency, and waste reduction., • Recommend adjustments to formulations, process parameters, and operating procedures based on production performance., • Analyze production data and collaborate with Operations to improve overall bakery performance., • Assist with standardizing baking procedures across multiple production lines and facilities. Cross-Functional Collaboration • A minimum of 2 years of professional baking experience. Commercial bakery and bread baking experience required. Formal training in Baking & Pastry Arts is highly preferred., • Must be able to communicate, read and write fluently/proficiency in English., • Strong working knowledge of dough handling, fermentation, proofing, baking, and finishing., • Working experience with deck ovens and rack ovens., • Ability to read formulas, scale ingredients accurately, and maintain clean, organized work areas., • Familiarity with ingredient functionality, clean label baking formulation., • Maintain regular, consistent attendance & punctuality. Must have a flexible schedule that may require occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Requirements: • Majority of work is performed in production environments., • Standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and working in hot environments regularly required., • Will work in environments with exposure to heat and high temperatures., • All machines are equipped with Protective guards. All safety protocols and GMP’s must be followed. Location: Louisville/Thornton Reports to: Technical Baker & Commercialization Specialist Position Closing Date: 8/26/2026 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.