R&D Food Science Internship — 12‑Month Hybrid Placement

Cooper & Hall Limited; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Private healthcare

Excellent salary sacrifice pension

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Medicash health plan

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Volunteering day

Hybrid working

Job summary

McCain Foods in the UK is seeking an R&D Food Science Intern for a 12-month placement starting July 2027. You will join a global R&D team, work on new development projects and ingredient evaluations, and participate in tastings to assess shelf life.

The role offers a professional environment with clear development objectives and regular feedback. You will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative food development while pursuing a degree in

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant degree in Food Science or equivalent.
• Full clean driving license.
• Have a passion and interest in food.
• Be seeking a 12-month placement year to support your degree studies (July 2026 to June 2027).
• Must be available to start early July.
• A love of potatoes!

Responsibilities

• Work on projects with our teams and gain hands-on R&D experience.
• Follow a development plan with regular one-to-ones with line managers.
• Build a network across McCain and with other interns.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Education

Food Science degree (enrolled)

Job description

McCain Foods in the UK is seeking an R&D Food Science Intern for a 12-month placement starting July 2027. You will join a global R&D team, work on new development projects and ingredient evaluations, and participate in tastings to assess shelf life.

The role offers a professional environment with clear development objectives and regular feedback. You will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative food development while pursuing a degree in