Play a key role in shaping the future of bakery innovation across AustraliaPartner with some of Australia's leading foodservice and bakery customersCombine your technical bakery expertise with customer engagement, innovation and commercial impactLocation: Sydney, NSW, AUPlay a key role in shaping the future of bakery innovation across AustraliaPartner with some of Australia's leading foodservice and bakery customersCombine your technical bakery expertise with customer engagement, innovation and commercial impactAt Tip Top, we're looking for a Bakery Innovation Specialist to help drive innovation and growth across our bakery portfolio.
Reporting to the Bakery Innovation Manager, you will be the bakery subject matter expert within the Foodservice team, supporting the development of innovative bakery solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.This is a highly collaborative role that combines technical bakery expertise with customer engagement and commercial insight.
We're seeking a trade-qualified Baker who has experience operating within commercial bakery, food manufacturing, ingredient supply or foodservice environments and can confidently apply their technical knowledge in a business-focused setting.Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you'll identify opportunities, develop recent concepts, support product innovation and provide expert bakery guidance across a broad range of projects.Purpose of the RoleLead and support bakery innovation and new product development projectsDevelop, trial and refine bakery products and concepts within the Test KitchenManage multiple projects simultaneously across the innovation pipelinePartner with customers to understand their operations, challenges and growth opportunitiesDeliver product presentations,



demonstrations and innovation workshopsProvide bakery expertise and technical support to the Sales teamCollaborate with Product Development, Quality, Operations, Procurement, Sales and Marketing teamsMonitor market trends, consumer insights and emerging opportunities within the bakery categorySupport customer engagement initiatives that drive innovation and commercial outcomesAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will bring:A trade qualification as a Baker (essential)Experience within commercial bakery, food manufacturing, ingredient supply, foodservice or related bakery-focused environmentsStrong technical knowledge of bakery ingredients, production processes, equipment and manufacturing operationsDemonstrated ability to apply bakery expertise to solve customer challenges and identify business opportunitiesCommercial acumen and an understanding of how technical recommendations influence customer and business outcomesExcellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience building strong relationships with customers and cross-functional teamsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWhy Join Us?
At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks.
Our purpose of 'Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make.




Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries.
We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us.
Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity.Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden.Working With Tip Top, We Offer Many Benefits IncludingFamily-friendly policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leaveRecognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platformHealth and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on-site physiotherapy servicesFlexible working optionsAccess to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programs for your careerFinancial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programsTwo paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community PartnershipsNovated Leasing OptionsAt Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
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📌 Bakery Innovation Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 George Weston Foods
📍 New South Wales