Mission and key tasks

Puratos is looking for an intern to join the R&D Bakery Improvers team, responsible for the development of innovative products in the fast growing category of breads.

The objective is to work on clean label ingredients.

 As part of the innovation team developing, you will be in charge of:

• Literature review;
• Finding all potential ingredients available on the market, contacting suppliers and collecting samples;
• Proposing, organizing and carrying out baking trials (after a complete training on bread making);
• Evaluating quality of final products, writing trial reports and analyzing results;
• If needed, working in collaboration with our sensory analysis team to test best results with our internal sensory panel.

Who are we looking for ?

• You are currently in your 2nd year of Master’s degree in Food Science/Technology or looking for a professional experience during your gap year;
• You are dynamic, hands-on and proactive;
• You have good communication, presentation, planning and organization skills;
• You’re sincerely interested in the bakery world;
• An experience in the bakery industry is a plus;
• You are fluent in English.

Practical info’s

• Period of the internship : starting between April and June 2026
• Duration of the internship : 4-6 months
• Location of the internship: Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium

Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.