About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

Barilla Group is seeking students or recent graduates in Food Technology, Chemistry, or related fields with a strong interest in emulsion technology to join our Global Condiments Technology & Process Development Team based in Parma.ù

Responsibilities

• Research and development of: basil pretreatments (blanching, concentration, semi-finished blends), new technologies and processes for preparing pestos (e.g., continuous production lines), alternative technologies to stabilize pestos and/or sauces (thermal and/or non-thermal technologies), new functional ingredients for stabilizing and emulsifying pestos/creams
• Literature reviews
• Pilot trials using current and new technologies
• Pilot trials with new functional ingredients
• Support for industrial-scale trials

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology, Emulsion Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a closely related discipline;
• Project management skills;
• Proficiency in PowerPoint;
• Strong teamwork skills.

What we offer

• 6-month internship, full time (40 hours per week), based in Parma.
• Internship salary + relocation allowance if you live more than 50 km from our Parma office.
• Personal tutoring and ongoing support from your team to develop both personal and professional skills.
• Free access to the company canteen.
• Access to our on-site shop with generous discounts on our products.
• A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at the world’s leading pasta company.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.