Global Culinology Foodservice Intern

Ingredion • Bridgewater, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an internship opportunity for an ambitious student to join Ingredion’s Global Culinology team for summer 2026. As the Global Culinology Foodservice Intern, you will support Ingredion’s Foodservice development efforts by developing texture-forward food concepts that showcase ingredient solutions and emerging texture and taste trends. You will collaborate on concept development, customer-facing innovation materials, and Foodservice Toolbox assets to drive customer engagement, inspire menu innovation, and support strategic business growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in food science, culinary nutrition, culinary science or related field with laboratory and culinary experience.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and culinary environment.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and interpreting data.
• Creativity to translate current culinary trends into manufacturable concepts.
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each workday.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

Nice To Haves

• Eager to explore careers in the food & beverage industry.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others.
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Desire to see and create results.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to create new concepts.
• Apply Culinary skills in a laboratory setting to develop texture-forward solutions tailored for the Foodservice market.
• Work cross functionally with Marketing and Applications, and Technical Services to scope out project work, define customers, and align solutions to customer needs.
• Coordinate, summarize and report data generated from these experiments to make recommendations for technical solutions.
• Present project findings to Foodservice and Culinology Leadership in a capstone presentation, showcasing innovation outcomes and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Global Culinology and Foodservice teams to create the 2027 Texture and Trend Report.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary based on degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location.
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL.
• Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture.
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage (for full-time roles).
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match (for full-time roles).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern