Product Development Intern

Wawa, Inc.

66d • $18

About The Position

The Product Development Intern will support the development and validation of product specifications and be primarily involved with the product quality process. Secondarily, the product development intern will assist with the coordination and execution of our Food and Beverage internal sensory events. Assist the broader Product Development Team as needed.

Requirements

• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration or major in Food Science.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Experience or willingness to learn sensory techniques and sensory software (Compusense®).

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on key Wawa branded products.
• Document and communicate findings.
• Support development and verification of Wawa product specifications for priority products.
• Work with product development team to support ingredient portioning.
• Execute on-site sensory events.
• Assist with sample preparation, panel management, data review, and reporting.
• Verify key data points during menu authoring such as calories, allergens, and ingredients.
• Assist Product Development Team with product testing and internal product reviews.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical/Dental/Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Employee Credit Union
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees