Culinary Center Intern

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Career exposure

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Arden Hills, MN is offering a Culinary Center Intern role for an 11-week program from May 2027 to July 2027, paying $24 per hour.

The internship provides hands-on culinary experience across recipe development, sales enablement, content creation, and innovation. The intern will rotate through three project phases with mentorship from the Culinary Manager and will present a final share-out detailing learnings and impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or closely related field.
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework by Summer 2027
• Experience in a kitchen, lab, or foodservice setting (academic or professional)
• Passion for cooking, food, and flavors
• Strong background with hands-on experience in basic culinary and cooking methods
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Ability and desire to taste, critique, and provide honest feedback on a variety of foodservice and retail products, recipes and ingredients throughout the workday

Responsibilities

• Engage in an 11-week internship rotating through recipe development, sales enablement, content development, and innovation.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Manager on strategic projects and mentorship.
• Develop tools for sales teams and craft culinary content.
• Present a final share-out summarizing work and growth.

Job description

Culinary Center Intern Pay: $24/hr Position Duration: May 2027 - July 2027 Position Location: Arden Hills, MN

Position Summary

The Culinary Center Intern will engage in a structured 11-week program designed to build foundational culinary skills and contribute to strategic projects in recipe development, sales enablement, content creation, and innovation. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic food-focused environment.

Program Overview

This immersive experience is designed to build foundational culinary and professional skills through a series of structured, hands-on projects. The program begins with an in-depth orientation and guided recipe development project, giving the intern a strong base in culinary research, kitchen execution, and technical collaboration. This foundational week sets the stage for the remainder of the internship, which is divided into three key project phases. In Weeks 2 through 10, the intern will rotate through focused projects in sales enablement, content development, and innovation. Each phase begins with a deep dive led by the Culinary Manager, offering strategic context and mentorship. Interns will contribute to real business needs developing tools for sales teams, crafting culinary content, and exploring new product ideas. The final week culminates in a share-out presentation, where the intern will showcase their work and reflect on their growth. This program is ideal for students eager to apply their culinary knowledge in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or closely related field
• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework by Summer 2027
• Experience in a kitchen, lab, or foodservice setting (academic or professional)
• Passion for cooking, food, and flavors
• Strong background with hands-on experience in basic culinary and cooking methods
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Ability and desire to taste, critique, and provide honest feedback on a variety of foodservice and retail products, recipes and ingredients throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications

• ServSafe certification
• Experience working in a foodservice establishment kitchen
• Experience in preparing or testing recipes
• Experience with food photography and video
• Understand the safe operation procedures of standard food service equipment

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer-and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.