Culinary Innovation Intern - Flexible & Hybrid, Learn & Grow

Nestle SA; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Healthcare contribution

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Research’s Institute of Food Science seeks a Culinary Innovation Intern to help imagine, develop and bring to life new food concepts combining culinary creativity with scientific insight. You will collaborate with scientific teams to create prototypes and support internal events.

This role offers hands-on mentorship, opportunities to contribute fresh ideas, and a pathway into a career in food innovation at Nestlé, with hybrid work options and a supportive learning culture.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recent graduate in culinary arts.
• Exposure to food innovation or product development is a plus.
• Proactive, curious and open to collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative food concepts and prototypes translating science into culinary experiences.
• Collaborate with scientific teams to explore research-driven product development opportunities.
• Prepare prototypes and demonstrations for internal events and tastings.
• Contribute fresh ideas and practical solutions while learning how innovation is developed scientifically.
• Present concepts clearly to different audiences and project needs.

Skills

Culinary arts

English fluency

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Nestlé Research’s Institute of Food Science seeks a Culinary Innovation Intern to help imagine, develop and bring to life new food concepts combining culinary creativity with scientific insight. You will collaborate with scientific teams to create prototypes and support internal events.

This role offers hands-on mentorship, opportunities to contribute fresh ideas, and a pathway into a career in food innovation at Nestlé, with hybrid work options and a supportive learning culture.