About the role#
The Culinary Center Intern joins an 11-week program in Arden Hills, Minnesota. You will work on-site from May 2027 through July 2027. This role focuses on building culinary skills through research and kitchen execution while contributing to real business projects.
What you'll do#
- Participate in an orientation and guided recipe development project.
- Rotate through three project phases covering sales enablement, content development, and innovation.
- Develop tools for sales teams and explore new product ideas.
- Work with the Culinary Manager to gain strategic context.
- Prepare a final presentation to showcase your work and reflect on your professional growth.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework by Summer 2027.
- Hands-on experience in a kitchen, lab, or foodservice setting.
- Ability to taste, critique, and provide feedback on retail and foodservice products.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Arden Hills, MN.
- Term: Summer 2027 (11 weeks).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a farmer- and ag retailer-owned cooperative founded in 1921. Based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, the company operates in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. It employs nearly 7,000 people. The organization focuses on agricultural products, animal feed, and food manufacturing.
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