Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d)

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

As a fast-growing, mission-driven startup committed to revolutionising the food industry, we're assembling a dynamic A-Team! As our Food Scientist Intern, you'll contribute to enhancing our ChoViva flavour optimisation and assist with ingredient preparation and prototype development.

• Reporting to: Anna-Lena Krug

• Type: Full-Time, Mandatory Internship

• Location: Planegg (Onsite)

• Department: R&D

About Planet A Foods

We couldn’t ignore the problem. The chocolate industry has long contributed to environmental harm and human exploitation. We are unwilling to stand by this, as we believe in protecting our planet and the people that create the foods we love… So we created the world’s first 100% cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva, which delivers a rich, roasted flavour with a solid snap, smooth melt, and subtle sweetness - all while being climate-friendly!

At Planet A Foods, we are on a mission to create dramatically more sustainable food ingredients, and thus save millions of tons of CO2 emissions each year. And cocoa is just the beginning…

A Taste of What to Expect

• Assist the team in flavour optimisation and perform experiments along our ChoViva process, including food science related measurements with eg. GC-MS, Texture Analyser, Rheometer etc.
• Preparation of raw ingredients and production of our ChoViva
• Filing on new recipes and producing prototypes for clients
• Further operational tasks, eg. packing and shipping

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

• You are enrolled in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or similar courses (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) and must complete a mandatory internship.
• You are a positive person with 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.
• You are in Munich or willing to relocate to Munich.

Room for More Dessert?

VALUES

• Fellowship: where a shared vision can only be realised through teamwork, and we strive to enable each other’s success.
• On Discovery: we thrive on encouraging curiosity and innovation to create extraordinary solutions for a better world.
• Creating Impact: through science and passion, we make meaningful progress on our journey.
• Just Do It: we have a take-action philosophy, favouring decisive steps over endless discussions.

Moreover, joining our flat-hierarchy team means you will benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment where communication is direct and collaboration is key.

BENEFITS

• Delicious, healthy lunches, and constant access to snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the day.
• A personalized MacBook Pro to support your work.
• Sensory Experiences: as we are making chocolate, we regularly have chocolate tastings to evaluate the taste, color, and aroma of existing and future recipes, so you can actively contribute to our innovations!
• 30 days of holiday each year to recharge and pursue personal interests.
• Urban Sports Club Discount: USC is a Sports & Fitness platform that offers access to an enormous range of sports clubs / classes / training / wellness facilities all in one membership! We encourage you to stay active and healthy :)
• Employees with cars are welcome to use designated parking spaces.
• Events to build and strengthen our team.
• Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.

Make an Impact and Apply Now!

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Join us on our journey to make an impact on the planet through sustainable food. Apply now and help shape the future of food!