Culinary Development Internship #2680 Austin, MN Area of Interest
Research and Development Other Locations Description Culinary
Development Intern Company Description: Inspired People. Inspired Food.
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded
food company with over $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 80
countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural
Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly Guacamole®, Hormel® Black Label®,
Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member
of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one
of "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility
Magazine for the 10th year in a row, and has received numerous other
awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community
service efforts. In 2016, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary
and announced its new vision for the future -- Inspired People. Inspired
Food. -- focusing on its legacy of innovation. For more information,
visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/. Job Purpose:
To gain real world experience in the successful development,
manufacturing and presentation of food products. Responsibilities: *
Work closely with product development scientists/chefs on a wide variety
of value added food projects (may require travel to other production
facilities). * Gain experience and apply knowledge of food science, the
product development process and operation of a wide variety of food
processing/packaging equipment. * Apply principles from the various
facets of food science and related disciplines to solve practical, real
world problems. May include gathering and analyzing simple sets of data.
- Apply principles of food chemistry/analysis and sensory evaluation to
modify recipe/formulation for specific purposes, such as nutrient
enhancement, quality improvement and ingredient substitution. * Practice
the use of common food processing and storage methods to produce safe
frozen, refrigerated, retorted, hot fill and/or dry mixed products. *
Develop and practice culinary skills while preparing various food
products for review by sales/marketing staff and customers. * Practice
communication skills, use analytical techniques and apply critical
thinking skills. Requirements: * Must have at least Junior status and
major in Culinology, Food Science, Culinary Arts or related field with a
minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. * Demonstrated leadership skills are
necessary for success in this position. * Possess a strong work ethic
and an entrepreneurial spirit. * Must be a Citizen or National of the
United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to
work in the United States. * Applicants must not now, or any time in the
future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. Location and Hours:
- Position is based out of our Research & Development division at our
Corporate Headquarters in Austin, MN * Position is full time, 40 hours
per week beginning late May and ending mid-August Compensation: *
Competitive salary * Paid housing allowance * Reimbursement of all
expenses incurred on the job Application Instructions: Please visit
http://www.hormelfoods.com/careers to apply online. Hormel Foods
Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or veteran status. #CB Job Type Part-time