Culinary Science Intern

About the role#

Folia Materials is seeking Culinary Science Interns for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 terms. This paid, full-time, on-site position focuses on testing frozen food products using the company's patented paper-based microwave packaging. You will gain hands-on experience in culinary science, sensory evaluation, and the impact of packaging technology on food quality.

What you'll do#

• Screen frozen food products to identify candidates for microwave packaging testing.
• Conduct culinary work and temperature testing to evaluate microwave food performance.
• Perform sensory evaluations to assess improvements in taste, texture, and overall quality.
• Develop product demonstrations for internal use and client presentations.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data using lab and food testing equipment.
• Document testing procedures and results in an organized manner.

What you'll need#

• Current student or recent graduate in culinary science, culinology, food science, or related fields, or professional chef experience.
• Ability to be creative and methodical in a laboratory and kitchen setting.
• Comfort with repetitive testing and detailed documentation.
• Bonus: Experience with frozen or processed foods, product development, or sensory analysis.
• Must be located in the Boston metro area and able to work on-site in Waltham.

Location & details#

• Location: Waltham, Massachusetts.
• Modality: On-site.
• Terms: Summer 2026 and Fall 2026.
• Employment: Paid, full-time.