Global Culinology Foodservice Intern

## Global Culinology Food service Intern Apply:
Bridgewater, NJ:
Full time:
Posted Today:
Req-40308
** About Ingredion:
** Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference.

Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location:

Bridgewater, New Jersey Workplace type:
Hybrid / On Site We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Global Culinology team for summer 2026! As the
** Global Culinology Food service Intern**, you will  support Ingredion’s Food service development efforts by developing texture-forward food concepts that showcase ingredient solutions and emerging texture and taste trends. Collaborate on concept development, customer-facing innovation materials, and Food service Toolbox assets to drive customer engagement, inspire menu innovation, and support strategic business growth opportunities.##
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* What you will do:

*** 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 Food service 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 Food service and Culinology Leadership in a capstone presentation, showcasing innovation outcomes and business opportunities.
* Collaborate with the Global Culinology and Food service teams to create the 2027 Texture and Trend Report##
** What you will bring:
*** 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##
** Who you are:
*** 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## ##
** To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
*** Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
* 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.
* If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at  
** Why Join Ingredion?
** Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
* Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing…