R&D Chefs Culinarium Intern - Nestlé Research

Key facts

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts
• Initial practical kitchen experience
• Passion for food, recipe conceptualization, culinary storytelling, and creating memorable food experiences
• Curious and enthusiastic about learning how culinary creativity and science come together to develop innovative food products and concepts
• Proactive, self-driven mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Your tasks

• Supporting the Culinary Flagship team in delivering memorable strategic tastings, leadership events and product showcases that bring innovation to life
• Creating and refining culinary prototypes, transforming early concepts into engaging tasting experiences and project recommendations
• Collaborating with chefs, scientists and cross-functional teams to explore new ideas and contribute to innovation projects
• Capturing prototypes, recipes and project learnings in operational catalogues and databases to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity
• Exploring global food cultures, cooking techniques and consumer eating habits to build a deeper understanding of cuisines and culinary trends

What they offer

• 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
• 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

About the role

As an R&D Chefs Culinarium Intern at Nestlé Research, you will help bring the future of food to life. Working alongside chefs, scientists and global cross-category teams, you will contribute to the creation of innovative food concepts and tasting experiences that support strategic innovation projects. From recipe conceptualization and culinary prototyping to high-impact tastings and events, you will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of culinary excellence and food innovation.

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