Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d)

Introduction

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.

We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives.

We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.

If you are looking for shaping your career in product development while making a tangible impact on the food industry, Planet A Foods is the right place for you.

A Taste of What to Expect

As a Food Scientist Intern, you'll contribute to enhancing the overall sensory including aroma and flavor in our ChoViva and a new innovative ingredient under development, while assisting with ingredient preparation and prototype development.

You will support in recipe, product and/or flavor development of the current ChoViva products or a new ingredient currently under development

Plan and carry our test productions, including raw material preparation

Conduct food science analyses using tools such as rheometers, texture analyzers, refractometers and sensory evaluation methods

Assist in flavor analytics using GC-MS where applicable

Document new recipes and create product prototypes in collaboration with the Sales team

Assist with daily operational tasks, including packing and shipping prototypes to clients

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or similar field

Ideally, you have some initial experience in the food sector

You have a passion for sustainable food and working hand in hand with other ambitious people on something meaningful

You are enthusiastic about food science and product development and willing to learn food science related analytical methods

You are self-disciplined, hands-on, pro-active and ready to take ownership

This internship opportunity must be linked to a mandatory internship through a university and should last 6 months. We don't accept thesis projects.

A Sweet Package

Next opening: September 2026

Be part of the fastest growing startup in the food industry

Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment

Accelerated learning through hands-on work, mentorship and training

2.5 vacation days per month and flexible working hours

Fresh lunches, snacks, and drinks

Vouchers for sports, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks

Regular team events and shared company moments

Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.