Global Food Quality Intern
We have an excellent opportunity available for a result-driven Bachelor or Master student who is interested in making a difference in Global Food Safety and Quality at Kraft Heinz! You will be supporting the Global Food Safety and Quality department while developing to your fullest potential within this internship.
We're not afraid to think differently! Adopt new insights. Dream big. We empower our people– from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of our team, we want to help you grow and achieve. You are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with modesty, and drive outstanding performance at every level. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
The Positions
Every internship at Kraft Heinz Netherlands offers unique opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, gain real business experience, get exposure to senior leadership and attend tailored training. As an intern, you will take ownership of projects and work closely with the business on day-to-day challenges.
- Food Quality & Safety
- Food Quality
- Co-pack
If you have a preference, please let us know and this will be respected as much as possible.
Tasks throughout the various roles can include
Support project coordination, communication and documentation activities within:
o Food Safety and Quality Risk Mitigation Projects
o Food Safety and Quality Process Improvement for Suppliers and External Factories
– Analyze information and support the New Growth POD team
– Analyze information and support the SCQM team
– SCQM Performance analysis and
Some specific activities that will be the responsibility of the FSQ intern:
– Complaint management
– Perform root-cause analyses
– Join Agile sprints and update related information
– SCQM Performance analysis and follow-up management
– Perform supportive tasks related to external manufacturer audits and quality improvement meetings
- You are enrolled at a European university during at least 50% of the duration of the internship.
- You are at the end of your bachelor, or in your master’s degree
- Food Processing or Food/Quality educational background (or a similar field)
- You have good knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken.
- NOTE EU working rights are required! (Either you have EU Citizenship, or you are studying in the Netherlands).
- Kraft Heinz does NOT provide a working Visa
Specific Team Requirements:
– Food Quality Management/ Food Technology/Food Safety Bachelors/Masters student
– HACCP, food operational knowledge, and risk management are essential.
– Product development experience is a plus.
– You are precise with data, analytical and result driven.
- Computer proficiency: including Microsoft Office Suite of products including Microsoft Office Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint.
- Interpersonal Skills: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s meaningful you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different team members.
- Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
- Ability to Multitask
- Analytical: We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
- Project management skills: Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the results. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
- Team player: Self-motivated, flexible and a great teammate who likes to work with people within a multicultural environment.
- Eagerness to learn about Supply Chain & Logistics in an international, fast-moving environment.
Recruitment process:
1. CV selection based on hard requirements such as EU working rights.
2. Online Pymetrics game assessment
3. Online Pymetrics video interview
4. Online Screening interview via Microsoft Teams
5. Online Hiring manager interview
6. Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!
Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Program start date: October 2025.
Duration: 6 – 6.5 months.
Allowance: 625 euro per month (40hrs, 5 days) & full reimbursement of travel expenses.
Location: Nijmegen/Amsterdam.
This is a hybrid position, you will need to be based in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship.
Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online). As a Kraft Heinz intern, you’ll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. We provide the playing field; you change the game. Are you up for the challenge?
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.