Culinary Innovation Intern - Summer 2026

Inspire • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Join Dunkin’s Culinary Innovation team and gain hands-on experience in developing exciting new menu items for our U.S. restaurants! As a Culinary Intern, you’ll play an active role in the ideation, benchtop development, and consumer testing of innovative bakery and beverage offerings. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Commercialization, Marketing, Operations, and Consumer Insights, to help shape the future of Dunkin’s menu. Throughout the internship, you’ll be challenged to think both creatively and technically, refine your problem-solving and communication skills, and gain real-world experience in our innovation-to-market process. If you’re passionate about culinary arts, food science, and product development this is the perfect opportunity to build your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment!

Requirements

• Proficiency in Zoom/Teams, MS Office Suite, and general computer skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to taste and analyze all menu items.
• Culinary Arts or Food Science REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks & timelines by scheduling day-to-day meetings.
• Present project updates to Culinary and cross-functional team members.
• Support product development, including tastings, consumer testing, and operational validation.
• Complete a capstone project with a final presentation to Culinary and Marketing leadership.
• Participate in innovation brainstorming and ideation sessions.
• Assist with kitchen and lab organization, including product ordering and maintaining a clean work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern