Summer 2026 Corporate Food Technology Intern

Kroger • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on-the-job training, mentorship, and real-world experience in their field of choice. The summer internship program is designed to prepare students for entry-level, full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Interns will build technical and leadership competencies in the selected area of expertise while gaining a broad knowledge base of all core business functions critical to food safety and quality of Kroger processes and products. The program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Summer 2026 Rotation Dates: May 18 - August 7. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in food science, food microbiology, or food chemistry.
• Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply it to business needs.
• Commitment to providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Apply theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to hands-on work assignments.
• Support Corporate Food Technology department and assist with activities of assigned department(s) including product development, manufacturing food safety and quality, and retail food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with other corporate groups to deliver business goals.
• Learn processes related to product development, consumer testing, review of nutrient profiles and labels for adherence to regulations, food safety auditing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and data management.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of data analysis and reporting functions.
• Gather and analyze food safety, quality, and product development data to provide qualitative and quantitative evaluation based on data findings.
• Engage in plant, lab, or store visits to learn to risk assess processes to ensure safe, quality production, storage, and sale of food items.
• Demonstrate project planning and execution skills through use of available resources to ensure project completion.
• Contribute and participate in practical, challenging, and meaningful assignments.
• Complete cumulative project and present to the executive team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Hands-on learning experiences.
• Company exposure to senior leaders.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree