R&D - Bakery (Grain & Dough) Summer Internship

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby's® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.

Overview

Still in school but ready to launch your career? The The Marzetti Company Summer Internship Program offers ambitious students hands-on experience that will build more than just your resume - it will expand your career possibilities after graduation. Our Internship Program is designed to provide students with unique experiences in their field of interest while providing valuable insight into other key areas of the business.

The Marzetti Company is looking for an Intern to join the Grain & Dough Team in the summer of 2026!

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop lab prototypes for early-stage innovation and collaborate with cross-functional business partners to refine ideas, flavors, and capabilities.

Perform research on emerging bakery ingredients focused on improving nutrition and/or processing efficiency.

Assist Grain & Dough team members with ongoing sensory, shelf-life testing, and food analysis. NOURISH YOUR CAREER

Over the course of our 12-week program, our interns will gain:

Practical Experience: Take ownership in meaningful projects and share innovative ideas to gain relevant experience in product development, innovation, and the baking industry.

Professional Development: Develop your professional network by connecting with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.

Career Advancement: Potential for part-time and full-time employment based on your performance and the company's needs. Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate accredited University with a focus in: Food Chemistry, Food Processing, Baking Science, Product Development, Sensory and Quality Analysis

Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities and/or work experience

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

Demonstrates sound judgment and applies logical thinking when creating solutions

Demonstrates curiosity and initiative

Displays a professional, positive attitude with team members

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications, specifically Microsoft Excel