Culinary Student

Culinary Student – Walmart U.S. Account (CPG Supplier)
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We’re not your average bakery. We’re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. 

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Culinary Student to join our team in supporting product development for the Walmart U.S. account. This role offers opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Sales, and Quality teams. The intern will gain exposure to both the Bakery Specialist and Technical Services Manager roles, learning how product development, technical training, merchandising, and operational execution come together to support one of the world’s largest retailers. You'll assist in developing consumer-ready, scalable, and safe food products, helping to deliver great-tasting items to millions of Walmart shoppers across the U.S.
 

Key Responsibilities
•Assist in the development, testing, and scaling of new food and bakery items for the Walmart U.S. business
•Assist with the prep and coordination of internal cuttings and customer showings
•Maintain a clean and food-safe test kitchen following company and HACCP protocols
•Stay current on flavor trends, Walmart category movement, and CPG innovation in the market
•Shadow the Bakery Specialist during product showings and educational seminars
•Assist in preparing training documentation and support materials under the guidance of the Technical Services Manager
•Participate in field visits and store assessments to learn about merchandising execution, bakery quality assurance, and customer training initiatives
 

Key Qualifications
•Enrolled in a Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or related post-secondary program
•Interest in consumer-packaged goods and large-scale food manufacturing
•Basic understanding of food safety protocols, allergens, and sanitation standards
•Comfortable working in a test kitchen or lab setting
•Ability to multitask and communicate clearly in a cross-functional team
•Experienced in making bread, pastry, and/or cakes
•Able to handle pressure/deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•Strong team player
•Able to pay close attention to detail (create and follow recipes), with a sense of pride in one’s work
•Passion and creativity for baking and food is a must!
•A driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a plus; you may need to travel between site locations