Savory Seasoning Innovation Intern

IFF; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Culinary, Food Service and Snacks Seasoning Intern for the Seasoning Team in Carrollton, Texas. The internship offers exposure to product development processes, laboratory techniques, sensory evaluation, and commercialization activities within a fast-paced food development environment.

You will work alongside chefs, flavorists, and seasoning developers to create savory concepts and prototypes, contribute to customer-focused projects, and lead an independent project culminating

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or related field.
• Strong interest in food product development, seasonings, flavor trends and culinary innovation.
• Basic understanding of food science principles and laboratory practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasoning blends for snack, foodservice, and savory applications through bench-top formulation and prototype evaluation.
• Conduct laboratory tests and accurately record data and observations.
• Participate in sensory evaluations and organize tasting sessions.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, flavorists, and application specialists on customer projects.
• Analyze results and help prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory workspace following safety protocols.

Skills

Food product development

Seasonings

Flavor trends

Culinary innovation

Laboratory practices

Data recording

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Independent and teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related field

Tools

None

Job description

IFF is seeking a Culinary, Food Service and Snacks Seasoning Intern for the Seasoning Team in Carrollton, Texas. The internship offers exposure to product development processes, laboratory techniques, sensory evaluation, and commercialization activities within a fast-paced food development environment.

You will work alongside chefs, flavorists, and seasoning developers to create savory concepts and prototypes, contribute to customer-focused projects, and lead an independent project culminating