Culinary Intern (f/m/x)

HelloFresh; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% off HelloFresh

40% off Factor_ subscriptions

HelloFresh laptop

Benefits at Work platform discounts

ClassPass and gym discounts

Free bootcamp classes

Daily remote work allowance €2.45

10 days leave (40h week)

Public transport reimbursement + €0.23

Job summary

HelloFresh in Amsterdam is seeking a Culinary Intern for a 6‑month program starting in March 2027. You will support recipe developers in the kitchen, help prepare cooking and tasting sessions, and keep the test kitchen organized and stocked.

You will assist with recipe development, ensure accuracy, and engage in projects from marketing to culinary inspiration. A hands‑on, fast‑paced international environment offers learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant program.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for cooking and recipe improvement; strong HelloFresh motivation.
• Proactive, ambitious, creative; enjoys making things happen.
• Able to act as sparring partner for recipe developers.

Responsibilities

• Support recipe developers in the kitchen with cooking and tasting sessions; keep the kitchen organized and clean.
• You may assist with (re)cooking recipes when needed.
• Ensure the test kitchen is stocked with groceries.
• Assist in ongoing projects, from marketing to culinary inspiration sessions.
• Carry out research into recipe successes and improvements.
• Support the team on operational tasks, ensuring recipes are 100% accurate.

Skills

English fluency

Cooking enthusiasm

Proactive & creative

Team sparring with recipe developers

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant program

Job description

The role: What's in the Box

We are looking for a Culinary Intern for our ambitious, fast-growing team in Amsterdam from March 2027 for 6 months.

What you’ll do: The Recipe

• Supporting the recipe developers in the kitchen, by preparing the cooking and tasting sessions and keeping the kitchen organized and clean.
• You occasionally assist with (re)cooking recipes when needed.
• You make sure the test kitchen is stocked with the needed groceries.
• Assisting in ongoing projects, ranging from marketing initiatives to culinary inspiration sessions.
• Carry out deep dives and research into recipe successes and potential improvements.
• You support the team on operational tasks, like ensuring our recipes are 100% accurate.

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients

• You are currently enrolled in a relevant program.
• You speak fluent English and Dutch is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for cooking and recipe improvement and a strong motivation for HelloFresh are essential!
• You’re proactive, ambitious, like to be creative and make things happen
• You are full of ideas and can act as a sparring partner for the recipe developers

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

This is a paid internship designed to offer hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, international environment. As an intern, you will have structured guidance to support your learning and development. We aim to create an environment where you can build practical skills, gain exposure to how HelloFresh operates, and learn through doing. The internship is suitable for students or recent graduates whose educational requirements allow them to complete an internship during the proposed period. During the application process, we will ask required questions regarding internship eligibility and university requirements (such as duration, documentation, or approval criteria). Please ensure you are able to provide this information as part of your application.

Compensation & Financial Wellbeing

• Enjoy 20% off HelloFresh and 40% off Factor_ subscriptions.
• Access the "Benefits at Work" platform for discounts on brands like Nike, Bol.com, and IKEA.
• You'll receive a HelloFresh laptop.

Health & Wellbeing

• Get discounts on ClassPass and gym memberships via Bedrijfsfitness Nederland,
• Free bootcamp classes

Flexibility & Work-Life

• Benefit from a flexible hybrid work setup with a €2.45 daily remote work allowance.
• You’ll get 10 days of leave, based on 40 hours per week
• Full reimbursement for 2nd-class public transport to the office, and €0.23 per km for car/bicycle travel.

Career & Development

• Access internal/external opportunities aligned with our Job Framework.

Culture & Environment

• Enjoy fresh homemade lunches in the office (€3.00/day), weekly vrij-mi-bo (Friday drinks), quarterly strategy sessions, and team events.