Consumer Experience Sensory Intern

Job Description

CX Sensory Intern

Start date: January/February 2027 

Duration: 6 months  

Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses   

Department: R&D, Consumer & Culinary Experience  

Location: Nijmegen  

The Sensory Intern will report to the Sensory Manager, supporting them to ensure that sensory projects run smoothly. There will be also the opportunity to conduct an autonomous research project on a sensory science topic. As a Sensory Intern your main responsibilities are: 

1. To support the on-site team in preparing both descriptive and discriminative sensory sessions, ensuring that sensory research runs smoothly and consistently delivers high quality results. 

2. Independently run and execute sensory projects from test setup and sample preparation to data collection, analysis and report writing.   

3. Plan and conduct an independent research project on a sensory science topic and present findings to client team. Working hours 40h/week. Monday to Thursday on-site, Friday usually remote.   

Requirements

 • You must be enrolled as a Bachelor or Master Student (University of Applied Sciences (HBO)/University (WO))   

• Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude 

• Naturally curious 

• Proactive and forward thinking 

• Excel in working in a team environment, and relish the challenges that brings

 • Strong communication skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal (fluency in written and spoken Dutch is an advantage) 

Recruitment process:  

CV review – We screen applications for key eligibility criteria (e.g., EU working rights). 

Online Pymetrics assessment 

Screening interview – An initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams. 

Hiring Manager interview 

Offer – Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program. 

Please note: The recruitment process can take 4–6 weeks in total, from application to offer. 

What we offer you:  

We take interns seriously. You can expect us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all the good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).  

As a Kraft Heinz intern, you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz, we provide the playing field. You change the game. Are you up for the challenge?    

About Us  

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted  

producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.  

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Bull's-Eye, HP, Lea and Perrins, Quero, ABC, Master, Banquete, Orlando, Benedicta, Honig, Pudliszki, Wattie’s among others.  

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!  

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration  

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone.  You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.  

Location(s)

Nijmegen

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.