First Gen: Quality & Food Safety Intern
Key Skills
Job Description
Summer term: 27th July 2026 – 31st January 2027
Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors?
Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.
Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.
Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Insight into Food Safety and Quality: learn how to identify and tackle real-world food safety and quality challenges
- Collaboration skills: discover the power of teamwork and how to bring together different perspectives
- Adaptability: get ready to flex and go with the flow, each day may bring something new!
- Prioritization: master the art of balancing tasks to keep projects moving forward
- Project-based experience: work on projects from start to finish, seeing your efforts turn into results
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
- An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
- A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more
- Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement
- Work-from-home toolkit
Qualifications
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Background in Food Science: You've got the basics down and are excited to build on them
- You speak up, share your ideas, and know how to make your voice heard
- Team player: You’re not shy about reaching out to others when you need to
- Problem solver: You see challenges as opportunities to get creative and find solutions
- Positive vibes: You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to every task
- Currently in the final phase of studies or max 3 months after starting an internship to complete studies.
YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY
- Phone screening with one of our recruiters
- Interview at our office
- Offer: You’re hired!
- Welcome to PepsiCo
CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT
At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.
At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.
Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com!
Core Responsibilities
The intern will gain insight into food safety and quality processes while collaborating on projects from start to finish. They will be responsible for identifying real-world quality challenges and managing tasks to ensure project results.
Requirements
Candidates must have a background in Food Science and be currently in the final phase of their studies or within 3 months of graduation. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Internship compensation
- Travel reimbursement
- Work-from-home toolkit
- Mentorship
- Professional development workshops
About PepsiCo
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.