Ice Cream Quality Intern: GMP, HACCP & Microbiology

External; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

External in Bakersfield, CA 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 to maintain product integrity.

You will gain hands-on experience in HACCP/GMP, learn ice cream production processes, and develop skills in data analysis and reporting while working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in a relevant field (see qualifications)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Basic knowledge of food safety principles preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis basics
• Ability to work in a cold and 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 critical control points (CCPs) and document HACCP compliance
• 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 to reduce defects, waste, or complaints

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Food Science

Microbiology

Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

External in Bakersfield, CA 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 to maintain product integrity.

You will gain hands-on experience in HACCP/GMP, learn ice cream production processes, and develop skills in data analysis and reporting while working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.