First Gen: Quality & Food Safety Intern

Overview

Summer term: 27th July 2026 – 31st January 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors? Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally. Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.

Responsibilities

• Insight into Food Safety and Quality: learn how to identify and tackle real-world food safety and quality challenges

• Collaboration skills: discover the power of teamwork and how to bring together different perspectives

• Adaptability: get ready to flex and go with the flow, each day may bring something new!

• Prioritization: master the art of balancing tasks to keep projects moving forward

• Project-based experience: work on projects from start to finish, seeing your efforts turn into results

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects

• A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more

• Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement

• Work-from-home toolkit

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Background in Food Science: You've got the basics down and are excited to build on them

• You speak up, share your ideas, and know how to make your voice heard

• Team player: You’re not shy about reaching out to others when you need to

• Problem solver: You see challenges as opportunities to get creative and find solutions

• Positive vibes: You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to every task

• Currently in the final phase of studies or max 3 months after starting an internship to complete studies.

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

1. Phone screening with one of our recruiters

2. Interview at our office

3. Offer: You’re hired! Welcome to PepsiCo

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com!