Culinary Science Intern
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Job Location:
Waltham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Folia Materials
Folia Materials has created the worlds first 100% paper microwave food susceptor using our patented plant-based coating. Our packaging improves food quality by evenly distributing microwave energy during cooking while soaking up grease oil and water delighting consumers with better-textured meals. Brands trust Folia to elevate the frozen and microwavable foods experience.
The Role
Folia Materials is looking for creative detail-oriented Culinary Science Interns - one for Summer 2026 and one for the Fall 2026 semester - to help test frozen foods with our world-first 100% paper microwave food packaging. Youll run rapid food tests create product demos and document sensory improvements. This is a paid position.
Key Responsibilities
- Screen frozen food products to identify best candidates for Folias microwave packaging
- Conduct culinary work and temperature testing related to microwave food performance
- Perform sensory evaluations to assess taste texture and quality improvements
- Develop product demos for internal use and client presentations
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data using lab and food testing equipment
- Document testing procedures and results in an organized manner
Qualifications
- Student or recent graduate in culinary science culinology food science culinary arts or professional chef experience
- Creative dynamic and methodical
- Comfortable with repetitive testing and documentation
- Bonus: experience with frozen or processed foods product development or sensory analysis.
- Must be located in the Boston metro area and able to work onsite in Waltham.
What Youll Learn
- Hands-on experience in culinary science and food testing
- How innovative packaging impacts food quality
- Sensory and physical measurement techniques to quantify food and packaging performance
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Folia uses green chemistry and nano science to address global problems. Folia Materials patented metal coating technology is making paper to replace and outperform plastic.
