Culinary Science Intern: Food Testing & Packaging

Folia Materials; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A food packaging innovation company is seeking Culinary Science Interns for Summer and Fall 2026. This paid internship involves testing frozen foods with 100% paper microwave packaging, conducting culinary work, and performing sensory evaluations to improve food experience. Ideal candidates are students in culinary sciences or recent graduates with creativity and analytical skills. The position requires onsite work in Waltham, providing hands-on experience in food testing and product development.

Qualifications

• Must be a student or recent graduate in culinary science, food science, or related field.
• Creative, dynamic, and methodical approach to food testing.
• Experience with frozen or processed foods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screen frozen food products for microwave packaging compatibility.
• Conduct culinary work and temperature testing.
• Perform sensory evaluations to assess food improvements.
• Develop product demos for presentations.
• Collect data using testing equipment.
• Document procedures and results.

Skills

Culinary skills

Analytical skills

Sensory evaluation

Documentation

Education

Student or recent graduate in culinary science

Professional chef experience

Job description

A food packaging innovation company is seeking Culinary Science Interns for Summer and Fall 2026. This paid internship involves testing frozen foods with 100% paper microwave packaging, conducting culinary work, and performing sensory evaluations to improve food experience. Ideal candidates are students in culinary sciences or recent graduates with creativity and analytical skills. The position requires onsite work in Waltham, providing hands-on experience in food testing and product development.