You will be part of a dynamic team within Health & Well-being department, collaborating with various business units on exciting projects concerning nutritional and label improvement of bakery, pastry and chocolate products.

Key Accountabilities

• You will perform bibliographic literature research on various nutritional subjects linked to sugar replacers, proteins, fibers, gut health and clean label.
• You will calculate nutritional values of new finished goods and recommend improvements.
• You will contribute to the organization of Health & Wellbeing internal events.
• You will follow health & nutrition related seminars and webinars, providing the team an executive summary.
• You will report and present regularly during team meetings, and meetings with other departments.
• You will contribute to the optimization and continuous improvement of our tools and databases to enhance quality and consistency.

Who are we looking for?

• You are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in food sciences, nutrition, food technology, bioengineering, or other related studies; with an interest in Health & Well-being and Nutrition.
• You are eager to learn more about the impact of food on health, new trends and healthy indulgence.
• You have good communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• You are dynamic, pragmatic, and proactive.
• You are fluent in English.
• You are genuinely interested in the world of bakery, pastry, or chocolate.
• You are looking for an internship lasting minimum 4 months in Brussels, Belgium.

Practical Info

• For this internship you should still be enrolled in a study program 
• Period of the internship : Flexible (open for discussion)
• (minimum) Duration of the internship : Preference for a minimum of 4 months up to 1 year
• 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.