Culinary Science Intern Job at Folia Materials, Waltham, MA

cnllelQ1cG1sbU4rdG1HODhHeDJrSjF3SHc9PQ==
  • Folia Materials
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description


About Folia Materials
Folia Materials has created the world’s first 100% paper microwave food susceptor using our patented plant-based coating. Our packaging improves food quality by evenly distributing microwave energy during cooking while soaking up grease, oil, and water, delighting consumers with better-textured meals. Brands trust Folia to elevate the frozen and microwavable foods experience.

The Role
Folia Materials is looking for creative, detail-oriented Culinary Science Interns - one for Summer 2026 and one for the Fall 2026 semester - to help test frozen foods with our world-first 100% paper microwave food packaging. You’ll run rapid food tests, create product demos, and document sensory improvements. This is a paid position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen frozen food products to identify best candidates for Folia’s microwave packaging
  • Conduct culinary work and temperature testing related to microwave food performance
  • Perform sensory evaluations to assess taste, texture, and quality improvements
  • Develop product demos for internal use and client presentations
  • Collect quantitative and qualitative data using lab and food testing equipment
  • Document testing procedures and results in an organized manner

Qualifications

  • Student or recent graduate in culinary science, culinology, food science + culinary arts, or professional chef experience
  • Creative, dynamic, and methodical
  • Comfortable with repetitive testing and documentation
  • Bonus: experience with frozen or processed foods, product development, or sensory analysis.
  • Must be located in the Boston metro area and able to work onsite in Waltham.

     

What You’ll Learn

  • Hands-on experience in culinary science and food testing
  • How innovative packaging impacts food quality
  • Sensory and physical measurement techniques to quantify food and packaging performance

Job Tags

Summer work

Similar Jobs

Mosquito Squad - Central Massachusetts

Seasonal Sales & Call Center Agent Job at Mosquito Squad - Central Massachusetts

 ...reward-driven individuals. This position is in our Fitchburg Call Center. The focus is on taking calls from current and potential clients...  ....You must be available for all Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts and some weekends.We do require a drug screen as well... 

Confidential

AML Analyst Job at Confidential

As an AML Analyst you will collaborate with our team to maintain the integrity of our AML program by performing complex research on alerts and filing precise, well-documented SARs. We are looking for a "Right First Time" investigator who thrives in a high-volume, metric... 

AUROBINDO

Manufacturing Operator Job at AUROBINDO

Division OverviewAurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral ...

Airport Drayage Company Inc

TRUCK DRIVER CLASS B & C (AFTERNOON) Job at Airport Drayage Company Inc

 ...Part time Afternoon Class B/C Route Driver -Class B -Class C-Must have at least 2 years of verifiable experience driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) over 10,001 lbs. GVW AIRPORT DRAYAGE COMPANY IS GEARING-UP TO DRAMATICALLY GROW OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS!... 

PRACTICE

Hillsborough Reading Tutor Job at PRACTICE

 ...and become an Education Champion ! About the Job: You will be tutoring the9th and 10th grader in ELA for three (3) days a week,...  ...one-on-one and small group tutoring in core subjects like Math, Reading, Writing, Literacy and exam prep. Youll collaborate with teachers...