Job Description

Culinary

Start date:August/September2026

Duration:6months

Allowance:625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses  

Platform/Project:MultiplePositions(please see below).

Location:Nijmegen

Join theCulinary R&D team in Nijmegenin exploringanddiscoveringnew unforgettabletastefor our Taste Elevation category (sauces) andMealscategory. You will be working with a team of R&D chefs, exploring new tastes,techniquesor technologies that should deliver the KHC innovations of the future

The candidate will have thegreat opportunityto work in an industrial environment withvery strongculinaryexpertise They will be able to see the direct impact of a chef'sexpertiseand creativity to unlock strong business value. The candidate will be working in collaboration with a team of chefs fromdifferent backgroundsand nationalities.

In addition, the intern will beparticipatingin theday to dayofthe Kitchenlife and will be supporting the chefs on their daily projects. It will give the intern the opportunity to see a large spectrum of Chefs work in the food industry

Basic Requirements for all: 

You should havestrong communicationskills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus) 

• EU - Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the duration of the internship

• Non - EU Students: Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.

NOTE: EU working rights arerequired(Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa) 

Projects:

• USP (Unique Selling Points)/ R2B (Reason-To-Believe) Framework

• Technology platform exploration – Taste Elevation

USP (Unique Selling Points) / RTB (ReasonsToBelieve) Framework

Assignments and key activities:

• Intern will focus on buildingand testinga framework for Unique Selling Points (USP) and Reasons to Believe (RTB) for our core Away-From-Home portfolio

• The overall outcome should be about delivering insights and inspiration for the existing portfolio

• The project will alsolook intodocumenting and presenting these insights to key marketing and sales stakeholders

• Additionally, they will have the chance to work alongside KHC Innovation Team creating new products and host food ideas

Specific Team Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master student in Culinary with classes on food design or food innovation

• Besides food design, recipe design, culinary skills, digital communication skills are a requirement

• Previousexperience with communications, social media coordination is a bonus

• Experience in a restaurant and the food industry is a plus

• You can communicate fluently in English, are creative and can work independently and in a team.

Technology platform exploration – Taste Elevation

Assignments and key activities:

• During the internship you will focus on specifictechniquetechnology(ies) to understand the impact of the technology on our products, its added value, and challenges as well as its versatility

• The overall outcome should be about delivering insights on the performance of the technology as well as the value proposition it can deliver to our consumer going forward.

• The project will also look at the implementation of thetechnologythrough prototypes and host foodswith the purposeto markettheseinitiativesinternally

• Additionally, you will have the chance to work alongside KHC Innovation Team creating new products and sharing ideas

Specific Team Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master student in Culinary or Chef with classes on food design or food innovation

• Interested in fast-moving consumer goods industry

• Culinary skills are prerequisite

• Experience in a restaurant and the food industry is a plus

• You can communicate fluently in English, are creative and can work independently and in a team

• You want to share your ideas and are eager for feedback

Recruitment process

CV review – We screen applications for key eligibility criteria (e.g., EU working rights).

OnlinePymetricsassessment

Screening interview – An initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Hiring Manager interview

Offer – Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program.

Please note: The recruitment process can take 4–6 weeks in total, from application to offer.

What we offer you

We take interns seriously. You canexpect fromus to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear allgoodideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).

As a Kraft Heinzinternyou’llbe the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?   

About Us 

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’reagloballytrustedproducer of high-quality,great-tasting,andnutritiousfoodsforover 150yearsOurbrandsaretrulyglobal,withproductsproducedandmarketedin over 40countries Thesebelovedproductsincludecondimentsandsauces,cheeseanddairy,meals,meats,refreshmentbeverages, coffee, infantandnutritionproducts,andnumerousothergroceryproductsin a portfolio of morethan200legacyandemergingbrands 

Wesparkjoyaroundmealtimewithouriconicbrands,includingHeinz, Kraft,Bull's-Eye, HP, LeaandPerrins,Quero, ABC, Master,Banquete,Orlando,Benedicta,Honig,Pudliszki,Wattie’samongothers 

No matterthebrand,we’reunitedunderonevision TosustainablygrowbydelightingmoreconsumersgloballyBringingthisvisiontolife isourteam of 39,000+ foodlovers,creativethinkers,andhigh performers worldwide.Together, we helpprovidemealstothoseinneedthroughourglobalpartnershipwithRiseAgainstHunger. Wealsostandcommittedtoresponsible,sustainablepracticesthatextendtoeveryfacet ofourbusiness,ourconsumers,andourcommunities Everyday,we’retransformingthefoodindustrywithboldthinkingandunprecedentedresultsIfyoushareourpassion–andare readytocreatethefuture,buildalegacy,andlead as aglobalcitizen–there’sonlyonethingtodo:joinourtableandlet’smake lifedelicious! 

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration 

We'renotafraidtothinkdifferentlyEmbracenewideas Dream big. Weempowerourpeopleateverylevel –fromentry-level interntosenior leader –toowntheirwork We share aresponsibilitytothinklikeOwners–tobemindfulofthecollectiveandsustainedsuccessof Kraft Heinz –whichweapplytoeverysituation,everyday As part of Kraft Heinz,you'resupportedtogrowandachieveYou’reexpectedtobringyourauthenticselftoworkeveryday,toleadwithhumility,anddriveoutstandingperformance ateverylevel –andyou’llberewardedYou’regivenopportunitiestoleavea markandbuildalegacy Butyouwon’tdoitalone  You’resupportedbypassionateteammatesalongtheway,andourcollective,collaborativespiritfuelsourincredibleprogress 

Location(s)

Nijmegen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes