R&D Food Safety Intern

Job Description

Join us as R&D Food Safety intern at our international headquarters in Utrecht starting in September 2025! In this internship, you will be responsible for conducting research and evaluating Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Allergen reduction risk when moving into the production areas across your industrial operations. This role will involve working closely with quality colleagues in central and factory functions to improve compliance and standardisation within the JDE facility network.

This role provides hands-on experience in food safety and quality assessment, risk analysis, and the development of protocols and best practices driven by science base approach.

Your key activities will be:

• 📚 Conduct a literature review of the food safety (microbiological, allergens and chemical contaminants)/ quality to understand scientific basis for GMP and allergen movement (from canteen to production areas) practices
• 📖 Understanding compliance with local, national, and international food safety and quality regulations and certification bodies when available
• 🗺️ Map out current GMP and allergen movement practices including GMP audit protocols at JDE factories
• 📑 To review any food safety or quality recalls/ incidents related to GMP and entering production areas (if any)
• 📊 Gather and analyze data related to GMP compliance, identifying areas for improvement.
• 🧪 Determine if supporting testing is required and provide a test plan to support the best practices
• 📝 Support update of the Standard Operating Procedure and training materials to be used in sessions for staff

Supported by a commendable 4.5 Glassdoor rating ⭐ and 94% intern recommendation score ✅, we pledge to provide you with a unique learning journey as part of our R&D Food Quality team, where you'll gain valuable insights into how to use scientific basis to develop quality and food safety protocols and develop skills in liaising with other experts in food safety from JDEP’s organisation 🎯.

What's in it for you?

• 💶 A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• 🚆 Travel compensation if you don't have a free public transport card
• 🌴 Paid holidays for each internship term
• 🎓 Gain hands-on experience in GMP standardisation and quality assurance
• 🎯 Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the company’s operations
• 🎓 The chance to learn from the best R&D Food Quality and food safety professionals out there!

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you! 🌟

Here's what we're looking for:

• 🎓 Academic Program: You are enrolled in a BSc or MSc program for the entirety of the internship, preferably in Food Technology/Science/Quality/Food Safety/Toxicology or related subjects.
• 💻 Skillset: You possess strong MS Office skills and fluent proficiency in speaking and written English – Having some similar hands-on experience with food research activities is always a benefit.
• 💬 Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• ⏳ Commitment: You are ready to dedicate at least 5 months to this internship, preferably from September 1st until the end of February 2026.
• 🗓️ Availability: You can join the internship for 5 days per week, including four days in-office and one day remotely, ensuring an ideal balance between collaboration and independence.

As we hope to have piqued your interest, please ensure you also meet the eligibility criteria and academic requirements:

• 🎓 Your internship should be included in your study curriculum and directly contribute to your academic results.
• 📝 Your educational institution is willing to sign a collaboration agreement with JDE Peet's and when joining our Research departments, also sign an NDA agreement for internships.
• 🌍 You are either an EU(EEA) student residing in the Netherlands during the internship or a Non-EU(EEA) student enrolled and living in the Netherlands during the internship.

Company Description

Would you like to join an internship at a Coffee & Tea company that ☕✨ values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change? ✨

Check out this internship starting September 2025 and Unleash Your Possibility at JDE Peet's! 🚀

At JDE Peet's (before: JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS), we're not just about Coffee or Tea; we're all about the moments and connections they spark. With a history spanning 270 years, we've been shaping the daily rituals of people worldwide, driven by our dedication to quality products and sustainability 🌍.

We are action-driven and deliver our commitments. This means the freedom to challenge the status quo and to look for different perspectives. Our teams work by four fundamental values: We are progressive in outlook 🌍, ambitious in nature 🚀, resourceful in action 🎯 and decisive in approach ✅. These values paint the best picture of the kind of fast-moving culture you'll join at JDE Peet's 💼.