Barilla is an Italian family-owned food company. Established in 1877, it's now an international Group present in more than 100 countries.
A world leader in the markets of pasta and ready-to-use sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia, the Barilla Group is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know-how.


“The Joy of Food for a Better Life” is Barilla’s purpose to bring people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life. It's a commitment from field to fork, to bring to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products, made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains. Because what we eat today can change our tomorrow. Because good food is a joy for the present and a choice for a better future.

JOB PURPOSE

The intern will support the team's projects related to identifying and testing new and innovative technologies related to bakery products.
The selected individual will participate in experiments conducted in the lab, pilot plants, and industrial production lines.
Starting with a clear objective, the individual will develop strategies, generate ideas, and create action plans to achieve valuable outcomes. He/She will share their activities and results with their direct tutor and other stakeholders, including RDQ colleagues and other colleagues at Global level. There will also be opportunities to engage with external partners, such as machinery and sensor producers, as well as scientific collaborators.

Key accountabilities and main activities

Manage a project through various stages, including idea generation, validating rationales, testing and exploring different possibilities, and evaluating products through analytics and sensory tests.

REQUIREMENTS

• Technical background (Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry);
• Fluency in English and Italian, both written and spoken
• Ability to organize daily activities based on assigned tasks.
• Passion for the food industry.
• Curiosity.
• Capability to build strong relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 6-months internship opportunity in Cremona
• Internship allowance
• Personal tutoring and constant support from your team to develop your personal and professional skills
• First-hand experience supporting live projects, as the fastest way to learn
• Free access to our company canteen
• Access to our on-site shop where you can pick up our products at a generously discounted price
• Flexible ways of working
• A unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the number one pasta company leader in the world!

Starting date: November 2024