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?

Working context

For our plant in Rubbiano (PR), we are looking for an intern to join the Global Condiments Process & Technology Development team, focused on driving innovation in Sauces & Pesti through new technologies, processing methods, and strategic ingredients.

Job purpose

The stageur will be involved in the Research and development of:
-    New technologies and processes to prepare pesti;
-    New in-line sensors to monitor the pesti processes;
-    New alternative technologies to stabilize pesti and/or sauces (thermal and/or cold technologies);
-    New functional ingredients to stabilize and emulsify pesti/creams.

Main activities

-    Bibliography researches;
-    New sensors configuration and calibration;
-    Pilot trials on current and new technologies;
-    Pilot trials on new functional ingredients;
-    Support on industrial trials.

Requirements

-    Master’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical or Food Engineering;
-    Knowledge of emulsion technology is a plus;
-    Project management skills;
-    PowerPoint skills;
-    Attitude to team-working and collaborative approach;
-    Curiosity, openness to new and different ideas;
-    Good communication and negotiation skills;
-    Proactivity and can-do attitude;
-    Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
 

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.