Amazon.com Services LLC
Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech, Physical Retail Store, worldwide grocery stores
CulinaryProductDeveloper,Bakery,HolidayandCatering
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“Culinary Product Developer, Bakery, Holiday and Catering at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Product development, Bakery innovation, Holiday programs, Catering programs. Lead end-to-end product development. Drive product innovation”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Data-driven decision making
Ability to travel 25%, Valid passport, Legal authorization to travel internationally, Stand and walk extended periods, Bend, stoop, squat, Reach above and below shoulders, Lift and carry loads 50 lbs, Push/pull carts 100 lbs, Repetitive hand use, Work in varied temperature environments, Work flexible hours, Work mornings, Work evenings, Work weekends, Work holidays, Occasional dust exposure, Occasional fumes exposure, Occasional background noise, Occasional varying environmental conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years bakery experience, 3+ years R&D experience, Bachelor's degree Culinary Arts, Bachelor's degree Food Science, Expert baking science knowledge, Understand bakery manufacturing
Nice to Have
Work proactively and independently, Meet deadlines, Deliver on projects, Communicate clearly and concisely, Manage multiple projects, Prioritize tasks, Plan time effectively, Lead creative development, Handle multiple assignments, Complete complex tasks quickly, React with urgency, Deep passion for food quality, Elevate customer food experience, Work flexible hours, Travel up to 25%, Valid passport, Legal authorization to travel internationally, Stand and walk extended periods, Bend, stoop, squat, Reach above and below shoulders, Lift and carry loads 50 lbs, Push/pull carts 100 lbs, Repetitive hand use, Work in varied temperature environments, Participate in product tastings, Participate in sensory evaluations
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end product development
Drive product innovation
Execute category strategies
Uphold quality standards
Uphold food safety standards
Uphold cost standards
Uphold labor efficiency standards
Own product development
Drive full product lifecycle
Improve existing products
Develop cooking instructions
Develop preparation methods
Develop operational procedures
Lead Holiday and Catering product development
Maintain product data
Maintain product specifications
Maintain preparation instructions
Maintain in-house recipes
Support Holiday/Catering product needs
Support marketing assets
Support team member tools
Align product strategy
Align launch execution
Provide technical leadership
Support formulation development
Support first production runs
Support ongoing commercialization
Lead product cuttings
Lead benchmarking sessions
Lead sensory evaluations
Communicate findings to leadership
Communicate findings to stakeholders
Build business relationships
Sustain business relationships
Develop program documents
Develop program tools
Ensure products meet quality standards
Ensure products meet ingredient requirements
Ensure products meet allergen labeling
Ensure products meet food safety regulations
Conduct competitive analysis
Conduct market research
Identify emerging trends
Identify category opportunities
Conduct all tasks product development
Participate in team meetings
Participate in product category calls
Work with stakeholders
Support marketing tasks
Support execution tasks
Support category tasks
Support insights tasks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Category Management; Sourcing; Marketing; Quality Assurance; Third-party suppliers; Internal teams; External supplier partners; Product category teams
Communication Scope
Communicate findings clearly; Communicate findings concisely
Process & Methodology
Product lifecycle management, Project management, Prioritization, Planning, Time management
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Manger of Bakery Development, the Bakery & Holiday Product Developer leads end-to-end product development for Whole Foods Market's Bakery categories—Hearth Bread, Bakery Tables, Cakes, Cookies & Pies—as well as Holiday and Catering programs for Fresh Food. This role drives product innovation from ideation through store-level launch, executing category strategies in alignment with Enterprise development priorities while upholding the highest standards of quality, food safety, cost, and labor efficiency. Key job responsibilities Bakery Product Development & Innovation • Serve as R&D lead on cross-functional teams, owning product development within defined scope for select Bakery categories and Holiday/Catering programs. • Drive full product lifecycle—from trend research and concept ideation through benchtop development, supplier trials, and companywide commercialization. • Develop and design new and improved products in strict compliance with World Wide Grocery ingredient standards and Leadership Principles. • Apply expert knowledge of baking science, scratch bread, patisserie, decorating techniques, and bakery equipment to deliver technically sound, market-ready products. • Develop and validate cooking instructions, preparation methods, and operational procedures to ensure consistent, replicable in-store execution. Holiday & Catering Programs • Lead Holiday and Catering product development projects for Fresh Food (PFDS & Bakery) from concept through commercialization, including recipe development, testing, and optimization. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date product data, specifications, preparation instructions, and in-house recipes for all Holiday and Catering programs. • Support all related Holiday/Catering product needs, including marketing assets and team member support tools. • Partner with Category Management, Sourcing, Marketing, and Quality Assurance to align product strategy, timelines, and launch execution. • Provide technical leadership t
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