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R&D Lab Operator - Bakery & Confectionery
FERRERO —Chicago, IL
- $69,280 - $92,374 a year
- Online Application
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $87,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile —Chicago, IL
- Up to $27.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Hotel
Cook 1
The Metropolitan —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Culinary Sales Manager, Restaurant Chain & C-Store Accounts
Basic American Foods —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef
Hotel Lincoln —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
PT Line Cook
Hotel Lincoln —Chicago, IL
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
FT Prep Cook
Hotel Lincoln —Chicago, IL
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dishwasher
The Metropolitan —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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8d
Sous Chef
ES USA Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- 1 year
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Corporate Chef, Chain Accounts
Acxion —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Executive Sous Chef
Lab 1860 —Orland Park, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Vice President, Restaurants, Bars + Events
Aparium Hotel Group —Chicago, IL
- $200,000 - $235,000 a year
- English
- Hotel
- Travel
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Maple Hospitality Group - Brand Manager
MAPLE HOSPITALITY GROUP —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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DINING ON-CALL SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)
Morrison Healthcare —La Grange, IL
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Front of House Manager
Lab 1860 —Orland Park, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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9d
Sous Chef
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6h
Lead Associate Principal, Cloud Engineering
Options Clearing Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $143,300 - $228,200 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- System design
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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R&D Lab Operator - Bakery & Confectionery

FERRERO -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$69,280 - $92,374 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Bakery experience
Food production
Raw material quality management
Laboratory inventory control
Laboratory safety
Developing new product formulations
Recipe development
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Quality control product testing
Sample preparation
Spreadsheets
Competitive analysis
Sanitation
Ingredient handling
Mid-level
Culinary Arts
Collaboration with product development teams
Analysis skills
Sensory evaluation
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Baking ingredient preparation
Moisture content testing
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
GMP for research safety and compliance
Measuring ingredients
Benchmarking
Food quality control testing
Research & development
Production documentation
Prototypes

Full Job Description

Research & Development

Job ID:

76021

Chicago, IL, US (On-Site)

Permanent

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Lab Operator and are actively reviewing applicants.

This is an opportunity for a highly skilled and hands-on Technical Laboratory Operator with a strong background in pastry and confectionery to support product innovation and development within Ferrero North America. This role blends culinary craftsmanship with scientific rigor, translating pastry expertise into lab-scale formulation, testing, and optimization of new and existing products.

As part of the R&D function, this role contributes to the development of high-quality bakery and confectionery products by applying advanced pastry techniques alongside analytical and formulation skills. The position plays a key role in supporting multiple business units, including Cookies, Ice Cream Cones, Pie Crusts, Fannie May Premium Chocolate, Ferrero Mainstream Chocolate and Power Crunch, ensuring products meet Ferrero’s standards for quality, sensory excellence, and technical performance

Main Responsibilities:

Execute lab-scale product development using advanced pastry and baking techniques, ensuring accuracy in scaling, formulation, and reproducibility
Translate culinary concepts and pastry expertise into structured formulations, including converting between weights and percentages
Prepare and refine prototypes for bakery and confectionery products, applying hands-on craftsmanship to achieve desired texture, flavor, and appearance
Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to develop, renovate, and improve products across quality, sensorial, and shelf-life dimensions
Evaluate raw materials and semi-finished products, leveraging pastry knowledge to enhance product performance, structure, and cost efficiency
Conduct analytical testing (e.g., texture, moisture, color) and interpret results to guide formulation decisions
Prepare samples for tastings, sensory panels, and internal evaluations, ensuring high-quality presentation and consistency
Perform competitive product benchmarking and support product reverse engineering activities
Maintain laboratory operations including ingredient inventory, equipment upkeep, sanitation, and adherence to food safety standards and GMPs
Document formulations, processes, and results accurately within a regulated R&D environment

About You:

Professionally trained pastry chef (formal culinary or pastry certification strongly preferred), with practical experience in bakery and/or confectionery production
Demonstrated experience translating culinary or pastry techniques into product development or structured formulations (R&D or pilot plant experience is a strong plus)
Strong understanding of bakery and confectionery ingredients, functionality, and processing techniques
Experience working in a regulated food environment, including documentation practices and adherence to food safety and GMP standards
Proficiency in formulation calculations (e.g., scaling recipes, converting weights and percentages) and working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Excel
Ability to combine hands-on execution with analytical thinking to troubleshoot and optimize product performance

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $69,280 - $92,374 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Our Application Process

We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us!

1. Apply

Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests

2. Assess

Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job

3. Interview

If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization

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