Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?
Puratos is an international group, which offers a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors. We serve artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world.
At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in our lives. We believe that people will attach more and more importance to the quality of their food. We are close to customers and consumers everywhere. We turn technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities to help customers be more successful with their business.
In the US, we are headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with a national footprint.
Internship Overview
The R&D Technical Advisor internship with Puratos will support finished goods samples for large industrial and retail customers, assist with the development of new recipes for consumer goods, manage recipe components, test new products in customer recipes, assist with customer presentations/events, and support general R&D Innovation Center operations. When you are a Puratos Intern, you will be a contributing member of a dynamic and collaborative team, and gain hands on experience within the R&D function. Come join the magic and help move the planet forward!
This is a paid full-time, 40 hour per week internship. This position will be located in our Pennsauken, NJ Headquarters.
Primary Responsibilities
Internship assignments within the R&D , Technical Advisor department will include:
- Assist with the development of new recipes for consumer goods:
Under guidance of the technical advisor team, support development of finished goods for Puratos marketing initiatives and customer projects. Includes benchtop formulation through plant trials at customer facilities when applicable.
- Test new products in customer recipes:
Test new Puratos products or product re-formulations in customer recipes to ensure the reliability, quality, and function of said ingredient.
- Support the operation of the Innovation Center:
Work with the R&D team to ensure the smooth operation of the Innovation Center. This can include item ordering, re-stocking, and utilizing the 5S system in their daily work.
- Assist with customer presentations and events:
Work with the technical advisor team to plan and execute in-person and virtual events for customers. This can include pre-work involving photoshoots, video shoots, and event planning in conjunction with marketing.
- Manage par levels of basic recipe components:
Ensure often used recipe components such as short dough, UFF laminated dough, cake bases, etc. are available for use by the R&D team.
As an ideal candidate for our program, you will possess:
- Must be at least 18 years old and live within commuting distance from our US Headquarters in Pennsauken, NJ.
- Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program, preferably majoring in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary, or related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Passion for the Food industry
- Previous experience with bakery, patisserie and/or chocolate
- Leadership roles in university clubs, volunteer clubs, or other organizations is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, focus and attention to detail
- Self-starter with a drive for collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning
- Proficiency with computers, particularly with Microsoft Office applications