RD Food Safety Intern
RD Food Safety Intern
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Job Description
Join us as R&D Food Safety intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in September 2025! In this internship you will be responsible for conducting research and evaluating Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Allergen reduction risk when moving into the production areas across your industrial operations. This role will involve working closely with quality colleagues in central and factory functions to improve compliance and standardisation within the JDE facility network.
This role provides handson experience in food safety and quality assessment risk analysis and the development of protocols and best practices driven by science base approach.
Your key activities will be:
- Conduct a literature review of the food safety (microbiological allergens and chemical contaminants)/ quality to understand scientific basis for GMP and allergen movement (from canteen to production areas) practices
- Understanding compliance with local national and international food safety and quality regulations and certification bodies when available
- Map out current GMP and allergen movement practices including GMP audit protocols at JDE factories
- To review any food safety or quality recalls/ incidents related to GMP and entering production areas (if any)
- Gather and analyze data related to GMP compliance identifying areas for improvement.
- Determine if supporting testing is required and provide a test plan to support the best practices
- Support update of the Standard Operating Procedure and training materials to be used in sessions for staff
Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating and 94 intern recommendation score we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our R&D Food Quality team where youll gain valuable insights into how to use scientific basis to develop quality and food safety protocols and develop skills in liaising with other experts in food safety from JDEPs organisation .
Whats in it for you
- A monthly internship allowance of 525 (fulltime)
- Travel compensation if you dont have a free public transport card
- Paid holidays for each internship term
- Gain handson experience in GMP standardisation and quality assurance
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the companys operations
- The chance to learn from the best R&D Food Quality and food safety professionals out there!
Qualifications :
Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning We want you!
Heres what were looking for:
- Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship preferably in Food Technology/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Toxicology or related subjects.
- Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English Having some similar handson experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
- Personal traits: You have a structured approach a driven and energetic personality excellent communication and people skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship preferably from September 1st until the end of February 2026.
- Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week including four days inoffice and one day remotely ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.
As we hope to have piqued your interest please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:
- Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
- Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peets and when joining our Research departments also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
- You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a NonEU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.
Additional Information :
Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peets
Heres how to apply:
Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form.
After applying well reach out within three weeks to let you know whats next.
During the application process youll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Utrecht office.
If you have questions dont hesitate to contact our Campus team at Were here to help!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
