R&D Culinary Summer Internship

About the role#

This summer internship provides exposure to real-world food product development within a high-functioning R&D kitchen. Interns will gain an understanding of the concept-to-production workflow and participate in customer-facing execution. Top-performing interns may be considered for future roles within the organization.

What you'll do#

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Execute daily cleaning, dish, and reset procedures.
• Assist with prep, mise en place, and ingredient organization.
• Support product builds for pizza, pinsa, and bakery platforms.
• Assist in testing, bake evaluations, and line trials.
• Document formulas, processes, and observations.
• Support sample preparation, labeling, and shipping.
• Assist with customer visits, product cuttings, and presentations.

What you'll need#

• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a culinary program.
• Strong work ethic and foundational kitchen skills.
• Willingness to perform all aspects of kitchen work.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Interest in product development.
• CIA or equivalent training is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Term: Summer 2026 (May–August).
• Schedule: 30–40 hours per week, with occasional long days based on testing and customer visits.
• Modality: On-site, full-time.