Quality Intern - Summer 2027

Marzetti Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship

Networking events

Job summary

Marzetti Company is seeking a Quality Intern for our 2027 Summer Internship Program in Kentucky. You will gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement within a production environment.

You will support data collection and analysis, participate in sanitation and GMP initiatives, and collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams. This internship offers professional development, networking, and potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with data interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, food safety, or quality systems is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Action-oriented with sound judgment and integrity.
• Able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support quality improvement projects through project execution phases.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality and production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support foreign material prevention initiatives by evaluating potential sources, behaviors, controls, and verification activities.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including production floor observations, inspections, audits, and verification activities.
• Support sanitation improvement initiatives, including MSS reviews, development of visual cleaning standards, and SSOP development or updates.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions related to food safety and quality concerns.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and other plant teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Manage assigned project activities and communicate progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Support compliance with plant food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data collection

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate student

Related field (Food Science / Food Safety / Microbiology / Biology / Chemistry / QA / Engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Marzetti is seeking a Quality Intern to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program!

Still in school but ready to start building your career? The Marzetti Summer Internship Program gives ambitious students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience while exploring where their career could take them after graduation.

Our internship program is designed to provide real‑world experience aligned with your field of interest while also giving you exposure to other key areas of the business. You’ll contribute to meaningful work, build valuable relationships, and develop skills that extend far beyond your resume.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Support food safety and quality improvement projects through various phases of project execution.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support foreign material prevention initiatives by evaluating potential sources, behaviors, controls, and verification activities.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including production floor observations, inspections, audits, and verification activities.
• Support sanitation improvement initiatives, including Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) reviews, development of visual cleaning standards, and SSOP development or updates.
• Assist with root‑cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions related to food safety and quality concerns.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and other plant teams to identify and implement sustainable improvements.
• Manage assigned project activities and effectively communicate progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Support compliance with plant food safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Nourish Your Career

Over the course of our 12-week program, our interns will gain:

• Practical Experience : Gain hands‑on experience with food safety and quality systems, including sanitation, GMPs, quality verification, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Learn how Quality partners cross‑functionally to manage risks, analyze data, identify opportunities, and drive sustainable improvements in a food manufacturing environment.
• Professional Development : Develop your professional network by connecting with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.
• Career Advancement : Potential for part‑time and full‑time employment based on your performance and the company’s needs.

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

Qualification Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with a focus in: Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness and ability to spend time in a food manufacturing environment and on the production floor
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately collect, organize, and interpret data.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, or quality systems is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or work experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Action‑oriented with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
• Works effectively both independently and in team settings

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.