Food and Beverage Innovation Intern (Summer 2026)

Love's • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Food and Beverage Innovation Intern is to support the operational needs of the Food Service team while gaining adequate and applicable knowledge for future use. This role provides support in culinary product development and food safety.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in a four-year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science, culinary arts, culinology, or related degree
• Food service or culinary experience
• Ability to work with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• High attention to detail and execution completion of tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills, multitasking capabilities
• Contribute positively to the organization, both individually and as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills
• Must protect and maintain confidentiality without compromise
• Strong food safety knowledge
• Scheduling flexibility and travel availability as role/projects require
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Ability to give/ re ceive constructive feedback

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Food and Beverage Innovation Team and assist with special research and development projects and food safety projects as required
• Assists in food events including internal product showings and consumer testing
• Support general coordination of the Culinary Innovation Center
• Assist in specification review and associated projects
• Support a food safety and/or product development project, including working cross-functionally with other departments
• Works with suppliers and supply partner R&D teams as appropriate
• Assists in hold-time validation and cook studies
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees