Temporary NCFIL Intern - Kannapolis, NC

NC State University; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Kannapolis, NC is looking for a Temporary NCFIL Intern. This role involves assisting in the development of plant-based beverages and food products, conducting quality tests, and ensuring cleanliness in the pilot plant. The ideal candidate should be a Food Science or Culinary student with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food product commercialization at a renowned university.

Qualifications

• Food Science or Culinary graduate or student working towards those degrees.
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to food safety and hygiene.
• Excellent communication skills with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development of plant-based beverages and meat substitutes.
• Conduct quality testing and shelf life studies on food samples.
• Assist in pilot plant trials and clean pilot equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of culinary and/or food science and application to food

Attention to detail

Knowledge of food service equipment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Critical thinking skills

Education

Food Science or Culinary degree

3 years of job training or education

Job description

Overview

Position information and responsibilities for NC State University intern opportunity in Kannapolis, NC.

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195440TM

Position Number: 11ASO3546

Position Type: Temporary

Working Title: Temporary NCFIL Intern - Kannapolis, NC

Responsibilities

Assist in product development of plant-based beverages, meat substitutes, bakery and confections; scale up and product commercialization of both food & beverage ingredients and finished products; develop standard operating procedures, research current and future processing techniques, perform quality testing and shelf life studies on food samples, assist in ordering and stocking ingredients, generate and fill out batch records, assist in pilot plant trials, regularly clean and sanitize pilot plant equipment, develop product specifications for food samples, participate in client visits; assist in photography and videography sessions, adhere to cGMP.

• Assist in product development and scale-up for plant-based foods and ingredients.
• Conduct quality testing and shelf life studies on food samples.
• Assist in pilot plant trials and keep pilot equipment clean and sanitized.
• Develop product specifications and batch records; support client visits and media sessions.

Other notes: Is Time Limited: No.

Department and Location

Department: NCFIL

Job City & State: Kannapolis, NC

Requirements and Preferences

• Food Science or Culinary graduate or student working towards those degrees.

Department Required Skills

• Knowledge of culinary and/or food science and application to food
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to food safety and hygiene
• Knowledge of and adherence to the correct operation of food service equipment
• Excellent communication skills with staff and clients
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Food science or culinary education (3 years or more of either on the job training or education)

Equal Opportunity

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

For questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at 919-515-2135 or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you learn of this opportunity?
• NCSU Website
• Job Alert (automated email from our system)
• NCSU Executive Search Services
• Monster.com
• CareerBuilder.com
• InsideHigherEd.com
• HigherEdJobs.com
• Other Online Job Board
• Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
• Job / Career Fair
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Professional Journal
• Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
• Radio / Television Advertisement
• Professional Organization
• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
• NCSU Employee Referral
• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
• Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
• Open Ended Question
• * Are you a Food Science or Culinary graduate or student working towards those degrees?
• * Do you have knowledge of culinary and/or food science and application to food?
• * Are you someone who pays attention to detail, particularly with regard to food safety and hygiene?
• * Do you possess knowledge of and adherence to the correct operation of food service equipment?
• * Do you have excellent communication skills?
• * Do you have the ability to work independently?
• * Do you possess critical thinking skills?
• Do you possess any food science or culinary education (3 years or more of either on the job training or education)?

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
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