Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.

• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.

• Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.

• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.

• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking an FSQA Summer Student to join our team at our Ancaster bakery. The FSQA Summer Student is a hands-on technical role, responsible for supporting the FSQA technician team on various tasks as required by the team.

Shift & Schedule

• Weekdays – 8 hour days

Core Accountabilities

• Primarily assisting with sampling and product preparation for sensory analysis and product analytical measurements.

• Other duties may include data entry, document reviews, and filing of document paperwork.

• Ad hoc assistance for bakery projects, customer complaint investigations, non-conforming products and FSQA production tasks as required.

• Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual

o Keep work area clean and clear of hazards

o Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately

o Use all prescribed personal protective equipment

• Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed

o Follow all GMPs including maintaining personal hygiene, hand washing and sanitizing, clean up spills

o Report any foreign material findings.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Currently enrolled in Post-Secondary Education in Food Science or related field.

• Knowledgeable in Food Safety programs.

• Training or experience with product sampling

• Enthusiastic and capable of working in a fast-paced changing environment

• Must be a good team member capable of working within a highly effective team: responsible, supportive and reliable. Maintain a professional attitude and treat all employees with respect

• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Detailed oriented, strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• A background in bakery and frozen food manufacturing would be an advantage.

Call to Action

Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?

Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.