Intern, Innovation Product Development (SATS Catering)

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an intern to assist the Innovation and Product Development team with new product concepts and prototypes. You will learn and contribute to processes from concept to kitchen tours, while supporting the team with insights and hands-on execution.

The role covers product development and research, offering exposure to market trends, batch upscale recipe work, and sensory evaluation to enhance product quality for SATS's culinary offerings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute new product concepts and prototypes in line with given briefs.
• Apply knowledge of food processing technologies and provide support to processes and products.
• Monitor shelf life for potential products.
• Conduct internal sensory within the team and gather feedback to improve development.
• Participate in meal presentation for clients and assist in coordinating kitchen tours and events.
• Conduct basic research of market trends, new food ingredients and technologies.
• Focus on batch upscale recipes and suggest substitute ingredients to improve final product quality.
• Assist with applied-research to study functional ingredients for shelf life and organoleptic quality.
• Assist in studies on food fortifications to improve overall nutrition profile.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. (SGX stock code: S58) is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines. SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Job Description

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. (SGX stock code: S58) is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines. SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will be responsible to help execute and contribute in new product development ideas in SATS together with Food Technologist.

He/She will be supporting the Innovation and Product Development team on the following areas;

Product Development (60%)

• Develop and contribute new product concepts and prototypes in line with given briefs.
• Apply & learn knowledge of food processing technologies by providing support and solutions to processes and products.
• Monitoring of shelf life for potential products.
• Conduct internal sensory within the team and gather feedback to improve development.
• Participate in meal presentation for clients, assist in coordinate and prepare for kitchen tour and events.

Research (40%)

• Conduct basic research of market trend, new food ingredients and technologies.
• Focus and conduct research for batch upscale recipes. For example, suggesting substitute ingredients to improve final product quality.
• Assist with applied-research to conduct study on functional ingredients to improve shelf life and overall organoleptic quality of products.
• Assist to conduct research & study on food fortifications to improve overall nutrition profile of products.

Key Requirements

You are best equipped for this role if you have:

• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel & Words)
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Possess good time management and project management skills