Intern - Food Safety and Quality
About Us:
T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ: LANC), is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our retail brands include Marzetti^®, New York Bakery™ and Sister Schubert’s^®, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden^® dressings, Chick-fil-A^® sauces and Buffalo Wild Wings^® sauces. Our foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.
Overview:
Still in school but ready to launch your career? The T. Marzetti 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.
T. Marzetti is looking for an intern to join the Quality Assurance Team at our Horse Cave, KY plant location in the summer of 2025!
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 Food Safety & Quality.
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and perform quality assurance analyst tasks
- Product and process development for food manufacturing
- Analyze QA process and data, further analyzing them for process improvement
- Attend quality assurance and/or site meetings
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate accredited University with a focus in: Food Science, Microbiology, or equivalent
- 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
- Understanding of Food Safety & Quality fundamentals