Culinary Innovation Intern

Location: Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland
Work model: On site
Contract type / duration: Internship – 6 months
Target start date: February 2027

Be a force for good and transform your potential into something extraordinary.

As a Culinary Innovation Intern at Nestlé Research’s Institute of Food Science, your mission is to help imagine, develop and bring to life new food concepts that connect culinary creativity with scientific insight. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with scientific teams and food innovation specialists to create prototypes, support internal events and explore novel ingredients & processes. This is your opportunity to make an impact while gaining hands on experience and mentorship to kick-start your career.

How you’ll make an impact as a Culinary Innovation Intern

• Creating innovative food concepts and prototypes that translate scientific ideas into engaging culinary experiences.
• Collaborating with scientific teams to explore how research can shape meaningful product development opportunities.
• Preparing culinary prototypes and product demonstrations for internal events, tastings and innovation discussions.
• Contributing fresh ideas and practical solutions while learning how innovation is developed in a scientific environment.
• Presenting your concepts with clarity and confidence, adapting your message to different audiences and project needs.

What will make you successful

• Being a current student or fresh graduate in culinary arts, with a strong interest in how research supports new product ideas.
• Prior exposure to food innovation or product development is an asset.
• Being proactive, curious and open to innovation, with the ability to generate ideas and turn them into tangible concepts.
• Having resilience, flexibility, agility and patience to develop products in a collaborative environment where ideas evolve over time.
• Communicating fluently in English; French is an asset.
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé Research, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to start your career journey with us?

Apply now and transform your potential into something extraordinary.

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