Quality & Food Safety Supplier Systems Intern

Our goal is to showcase why Peets is the unique and special place it is - and give students like you an opportunity to learn about our culture operations decision making processes and day-to-day business.

The program will be primarily project-based work and day-to-day shadowing/mentorship. The Interns will fill their weeks shadowing core members of the team to learn how their department functions and supports Peets business while focusing efforts on completing their project. The day-to-day activities will vary depending on which department you will support.

We anticipate offering a variety of engagement activities including but not limited to: Roasting Plant Tour Coffee Tasting Tea 101 Career Coaching and Coffee Chat with Stuart Heflin our President. These engagement activities are set to occur every other week. The connections you make here will be connections for life and help you transition to the working world after look forward to hosting you at Peets!

Based in Peets Home Office in Emeryville CA- we require all employees to work onsite 3 days per week. This is a part-time paid internship at $25.00/hr and will require a 24 hours/week commitment from June 8-August 7 2026.

Who We Are:
From its birthplace in Berkeley Peets started a revolution single-handedly inspiring the craft coffee movement in the U.S. Now we are on an inspiring award-winning journey from a beloved regional brand to becoming a national icon.

At Peets our love for the bean is strong. We are coffee for coffee people. We are the champions of coffee quality craft and culture--- and a leader in sustainability. We are on a mission not only to make better coffee but to make coffee better improving the lives and livelihoods of coffee growing communities.

What You Will Do:

As a Quality & Food Safety Supplier Systems Intern at Peets Coffee you will learn how to build a risk-based supplier management system. Creating an effective supplier management system allows the business to assess risk and opportunities while tracking performance trends. You will help modify and enhance the current system while building an excel based dashboard allowing supplier data to be easily assessable and usable.

This internship program will give you a hands-on experience to give you a strong foundation in food safety supplier management. If selected you will be given the opportunity to go beyond the data by visiting one of our suppliers and participate in a facility inspection.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact through data-driven initiatives and are eager to contribute to Peets ongoing commitment to food safety and quality we encourage you to apply and join our team. The internship will report to the Manager Corporate Food Safety & Quality.

Who You Are (Qualifications and Skills):

Technical Skills:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science or a related field (e.g. Food Engineering Agricultural Science Agribusiness).
• Enrolled as a full time or part-time student at a California University/ College.
• Foundational knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Preventive Controls for Human Food.
• Familiar with food safety certification and auditing standards (e.g. SQF FSSC 22000).
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal food laws and regulations.
• General understanding of food processing.
• Introductory knowledge of document control and quality systems.
• Understanding of sanitation programs and hygienic design principles.

Core Competencies:

• High attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Professional communication skills (email and report writing)
• Critical thinking and ability to generate insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent in Microsoft Office specifically Excel & PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Ability to conduct research
• Positive attitude and intellectual curiosity

Meet the Team:

We are dedicated to keeping our customers safe and supporting Peets Coffee. The four of us are hardworking and passionate about the work we do and we are excited for the opportunity to have an intern see what being a Peetnik is all about.

• LaVonne McAlicher Director Corporate Food Safety & Quality
• Chien Lin Sr. Manager Corporate Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Charles Dale Manager Corporate Food Safety & Quality
• Erin Ellis - Food Safety and Quality Analyst Corporate

This description outlines the roles essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

What We Offer:
Recharge Time Holidays and sick days.
Health & Wellness Medical dental and vision coverage.
Everyday Perks Free coffee fresh baked goods and discounts.

Additional Information
At Peets we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color creed religion gender age marital status national origin sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability genetic information uniform service veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local ordinances.

Peets is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation please contact