Culinary Intern

@ IFF

Job Summary

Are you passionate about the intersection of food science, chemistry, biology, and engineering? Join IFF as a Culinary Intern where you apply scientific principles to real-world food product development challenges. This internship offers hands-on experience in formulation, sensory evaluation, and stability studies.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

At IFF, you will:

• Assist in developing and testing new food formulations
• Conduct sensory evaluations and analyze consumer feedback
• Support shelf-life and stability studies
• Maintain lab equipment and safety protocols
• Document experimental procedures and results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including C&D, marketing, and operations

What Makes You The Right Fit

Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science or related fields, have completed at least their sophomore year, and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. A keen interest in human testing of flavors and fragrances and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.

How Would You Stand Out?

Standout candidates will have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be skilled in documenting and analyzing data, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with proven teamwork capabilities.

Why Choose IFF?

This summer internship at IFF’s South Brunswick location offers:

• Competitive pay and a flexible schedule
• A 10-12 week immersive program integrating theory with hands-on experience
• Opportunities to present findings and gain valuable manufacturing and R&D exposure
• Potential pathways for future career opportunities at a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition

Key skills/competency

Food science, formulation, sensory evaluation, research, lab safety, teamwork, documentation, analytical skills, product development, chemistry