At Lesaffre, we have been fermenting life for more than 170 years. As a global leader in fermentation and biotechnology, we operate in over 50 countries and supply products to more than 180 markets worldwide. Our mission is to contribute to better nutrition, health, and sustainability through innovative fermentation solutions.
We are currently looking for long-term interns to join our Baking Center team in İstanbul within the scope of the BOOST Internship Program
Baking Centers are Lesaffre’s global technical platforms where food scientists and professional bakers work together to support the bakery industry. These centers conduct bakery analysis, product development, technical applications, and customer support activities in more than 50 countries.
This internship offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in bakery applications, yeast technologies, and product development processes while working alongside experienced professionals in the industry.
As a Baking Center Intern, you will support the team in technical and application-based activities related to bakery products.
Your responsibilities may include:
• Supporting bakery application trials and product development studies
• Assisting in analyzing raw materials and bakery ingredients used in bread production
• Participating in technical baking tests and experimental applications
• Supporting documentation and reporting of application results
• Following industry trends and innovations in bakery technologies
• Contributing to daily Baking Center activities and team projects
This role provides an opportunity to observe and experience how technical product development and bakery expertise support the baking industry globally.
We are looking for students who are:
• 3rd or 4th year students in Food Engineering (preferably Yıldız Technical University)
• Interested in bakery technologies and yeast-based ingredients
• Curious about learning both theoretical and practical aspects of bread production
• Motivated to analyze bakery raw materials and understand their functional properties
• Interested in following local and global trends in the bakery industry
• Responsible, proactive, and eager to learn in a team environment
• Able to attend the internship at least 2 days per week
• Eligible for mandatory long-term internship
Strong communication skills, sense of responsibility, and enthusiasm for collaborative work are highly valued for this role.
Location: İstanbul – Baking Center
Internship Type: Long-term internship (BOOST Program)
A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €3 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities.
On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.
To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.
