Intern (Culinary R&D)

Location: Amsterdam and Nijmegen, Netherlands; onsite internship

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures consumer food products, including sauces and other products in the Taste Elevation category.

What you will do

• Develop culinary capabilities through hands-on application, experimentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Explore culinary techniques and technologies and assess their impact on products, value, versatility, and challenges.
• Create and refine recipes, prototypes, MVPs, and feasible culinary solutions based on project briefs and testing outcomes.
• Develop food applications that demonstrate product and technology performance and consumer relevance.
• Plan and support culinary activations and testing sessions, including preparation, execution, evaluation, and internal showcasing.
• Document recipes, test methods, observations, results, and key learnings while collaborating with the Culinary Innovation Team.

Requirements

• EU working rights are required through EU citizenship, study in the Netherlands, or a relevant student work visa.
• Fluent English in written and verbal communication.
• Enrollment at a university with at least a 50% study load for the duration of the internship.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s studies in Culinary Arts, or qualification as a chef, with coursework in food design or food innovation.
• Strong culinary, food design, and recipe development skills.
• Ability to work creatively, independently, and collaboratively while sharing ideas and responding to feedback.

Nice to have

• Experience in a restaurant or the food industry.
• Digital communications or social media coordination experience.
• Knowledge of Dutch or other languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Six- to seven-month internship starting in February or March 2027.
• One-on-one mentorship from an experienced colleague.
• Personal learning goals, ownership of projects, and support for experimentation and professional growth.
• Close intern community and a young, collaborative work environment, including online collaboration.

Hiring process

• CV selection based on hard requirements, including EU working rights.
• Online Pymetrics assessment and video assessment.
• Online screening interview, followed by a hiring manager interview.
• The recruitment process may take four to six weeks.