Culinary Center Intern Position Summary The Culinary Center Intern will engage in a structured 11-week program designed to build foundational culinary skills and contribute to strategic projects in recipe development, sales enablement, content creation, and innovation. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic food-focused environment. Program Overview This immersive experience is designed to build foundational culinary and professional skills through a series of structured, hands-on projects. The program begins with an in-depth orientation and guided recipe development project, giving the intern a strong base in culinary research, kitchen execution, and technical collaboration. This foundational week sets the stage for the remainder of the internship, which is divided into three key project phases. In Weeks 2 through 10, the intern will rotate through focused projects in sales enablement, content development, and innovation. Each phase begins with a deep dive led by the Culinary Manager, offering strategic context and mentorship. Interns will contribute to real business needsdeveloping tools for sales teams, crafting culinary content, and exploring new product ideas. The final week culminates in a share-out presentation, where the intern will showcase their work and reflect on their growth. This program is ideal for students eager to apply their culinary and nutrition knowledge in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Required Education & Experience Pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or closely related field Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework by Summer 2026 Experience in a kitchen, lab, or foodservice setting (academic or professional) Required Competencies & Skills Passion for cooking, food, and flavors Strong background with hands-on experience in basic culinary and cooking methods Strong organizational and time management skills Clear written and verbal communication Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn Ability and desire to taste, critique, and provide honest feedback on a variety of foodservice and retail products, recipes and ingredients throughout the workday Preferred Education & Experience ServSafe certification Experience working in a foodservice establishment kitchen Experience in preparing or testing recipes Experience with food photography and video Understand the safe operation procedures of standard food service equipment Compensation: $23/hr About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land OLakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land OLakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.
