Ice Cream Quality Assurance Intern

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Dreyer is seeking a Quality Intern to assist the Quality team in ensuring ice cream products meet safety, regulatory, and company standards. You will help with inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement activities to maintain product integrity.

The intern will participate in routine quality checks, sensory evaluations, GMP/audit activities, and CCP/HACCP monitoring while gaining practical experience in a regulated food production environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemical Engineering or related field
• Basic knowledge of food safety principles required or preferred
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
• Able to operate in a cold, fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods
• Support sensory evaluations (taste, texture, appearance) of ice cream products
• Participate in GMP and sanitation audits on the production floor
• Help monitor CCPs and document compliance with HACCP plans
• Collect and analyze microbiological and physical test samples
• Assist with investigations of quality deviations, including root cause analysis
• Support documentation and maintenance of quality records, logs, and reports
• Collaborate with production teams to reinforce food safety and quality standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., reducing defects, waste, or complaints)

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Microbiology

Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dreyer is seeking a Quality Intern to assist the Quality team in ensuring ice cream products meet safety, regulatory, and company standards. You will help with inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement activities to maintain product integrity.

The intern will participate in routine quality checks, sensory evaluations, GMP/audit activities, and CCP/HACCP monitoring while gaining practical experience in a regulated food production environment.