Culinary Center Intern

Culinary Center Intern P ay:   $24/ h r   Position Duration:   May 2027 – July 2027   Position Location:   Arden Hills, MN   Position Summary   The Culinary Center Intern will engage in a structured 1 1 -week program designed to build foundational culinary skills and contribute to strategic projects in recipe development, sales enablement, content creation, and innovation. This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic food-focused environment.   Program Overview   This immersive experience is designed to build foundational culinary and professional skills through a series of structured, hands-on projects. The program begins with an in-depth orientation and guided recipe development project, giving the intern   a strong base   in culinary research, kitchen execution, and technical collaboration. This foundational week sets the stage for the   remainder   of the internship, which is divided into three key project phases.   I n Weeks 2 through   10 , the intern will rotate through focused projects in sales enablement, content development, and innovation. Each phase begins with a deep dive led by the Culinary Manager, offering strategic context and mentorship. Interns will contribute to   real business   needs—developing tools for sales teams, crafting culinary content, and exploring new product ideas. The final week culminates in a share-out presentation, where the intern will   showcase   their work and reflect on their growth. This program is ideal for students eager to apply their culinary knowledge in a collaborative, fast-paced environment .   Required   Qualifications   Pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or closely related field   Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework by Summer 202 7   Experience in a kitchen, lab, or foodservice setting (academic or professional)   Passion for cooking, food, and flavors   Strong background with hands-on experience in basic culinary and cooking methods   Strong organizational and time management skills   Clear written and verbal communication   Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn   Ability and desire to taste, critique, and provide honest feedback on a variety of foodservice and retail products,   recipes   and ingredients throughout the workday   Preferred   Qualifications   ServSafe   certification   Experience working in a foodservice establishment kitchen   Experience in preparing or testing recipes   Experience with food photography and video   Understand the safe operation procedures of standard food service equipment About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.     If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.