Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d)
Company: Planet A Foods
Role summary
Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d) is an internship role at Planet A Foods in Planegg, Bavaria, Germany (on-site). Posted 2026-09-07. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d)
- Company
- Planet A Foods
- Location
- Planegg, Bavaria, Germany
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- internship
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-07
Planet A Foods is looking for a passionate intern to join their team and contribute to exciting food science projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic food technology company, with no degree requirement and a focus on practical learning.
Job description
Do you want to make a delicious difference?
Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.
We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients, such as chocolate, replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives.
We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet. Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.
If you are looking for shaping your career in product development while making a tangible impact on the food industry, Planet A Foods is the right place for you. As a Food Scientist Intern, you'll contribute to enhancing the overall sensory including aroma and flavor in our ChoViva and a new innovative ingredient under development, while assisting with ingredient preparation and prototype development.
Next openings:
January 2026
May 2027
A Taste of What to Expect
You will support in recipe, product and/or flavor development of the current ChoViva products or a new ingredient currently under development
Plan and carry our test productions, including raw material preparation
Conduct food science analyses using tools such as rheometers, texture analyzers, refractometers and sensory evaluation methods
Assist in flavor analytics using GC-MS where applicable
Document new recipes and create product prototypes in collaboration with the Sales team
Assist with daily operational tasks, including packing and shipping prototypes to clients
The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or similar field
Ideally, you have some initial experience in the food sector
You have a passion for sustainable food and working hand in hand with other ambitious people on something meaningful
You are enthusiastic about food science and product development and willing to learn food science related analytical methods
You are self-disciplined, hands-on, pro-active and ready to take ownership
This internship opportunity must be linked to a mandatory internship through a university and should last 6 months. We don't accept thesis projects.
A Sweet Package
Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment
Collaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possible in food science and sustainable ingredients
Work in a rare food-tech startups that is scaling and operating in a 24/7 4-shift production system
A competitive compensation package and real opportunity to grow as the company scales
Stuff that other startups do as well (2.5 days vacation days per month, tasty lunches, snacks, drinks, vouchers, gym...).
PLUS: Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.
About us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.
We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunit ies expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all a pplications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.