Culinary Intern (Summer 2026)

The Culinary Intern is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all information and assets related to food products that are taken through ideation, and recipe formulation. They will ensure items are developed to meet the safety, operational, nutritional, and financial requirements of the organization. This individual will draw from their strong food science background to ensure developed menu items meet all technical and regulatory criteria, while continually delivering on quality and value expectations.

What You'll Do:

• Assists the Food Programs and Offers Team with documenting and testing of Culinary Prototypes and coordination of Product Samplings, Gate Presentations and Studies.

• Assists the Food Programs and Offers Team with development and documentation of proprietary product commercialization and testing.

• Responsible for maintaining a database of all samples, equipment tests, yield, shelf life and hold time tests to track and document findings and analysis of results.

• Responsible for development, conducting, and recording sensory evaluations for all food products within the Food Programs and Offers Team.

• Knowledge of food safety standards, HAACP, GMP practices, and Serve Safe Certification.

• Work cross-functionally with Food Safety, Category, Demand Planning, Marketing and Operations on projects.

• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Test Kitchen, including inventorying all incoming products, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and managing the Test Kitchen schedule.

• Develops nutritional panels, maintains nutritional information and database, coordinates approval and validation with Food Safety and Quality Team and internal teams when updates are required.

• Conduct regular audits of digital and physical assets to ensure compliance with ingredient specs, recipe builds, and product formulations.

What We're Looking For:

• Current enrollment in a college or university degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Culinary Science & Nutrition preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Office)

• Previous internship experience preferred

• Previous experience working in a kitchen preferred

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.