Culinary Science Intern Job at Folia Materials, Waltham, MA

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  • Folia Materials
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description


About Folia Materials
Folia Materials has created the world’s first 100% paper microwave food susceptor using our patented plant-based coating. Our packaging improves food quality by evenly distributing microwave energy during cooking while soaking up grease, oil, and water, delighting consumers with better-textured meals. Brands trust Folia to elevate the frozen and microwavable foods experience.

The Role
Folia Materials is looking for creative, detail-oriented Culinary Science Interns - one for Summer 2026 and one for the Fall 2026 semester - to help test frozen foods with our world-first 100% paper microwave food packaging. You’ll run rapid food tests, create product demos, and document sensory improvements. This is a paid position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Screen frozen food products to identify best candidates for Folia’s microwave packaging
  • Conduct culinary work and temperature testing related to microwave food performance
  • Perform sensory evaluations to assess taste, texture, and quality improvements
  • Develop product demos for internal use and client presentations
  • Collect quantitative and qualitative data using lab and food testing equipment
  • Document testing procedures and results in an organized manner

Qualifications

  • Student or recent graduate in culinary science, culinology, food science + culinary arts, or professional chef experience
  • Creative, dynamic, and methodical
  • Comfortable with repetitive testing and documentation
  • Bonus: experience with frozen or processed foods, product development, or sensory analysis.
  • Must be located in the Boston metro area and able to work onsite in Waltham.

     

What You’ll Learn

  • Hands-on experience in culinary science and food testing
  • How innovative packaging impacts food quality
  • Sensory and physical measurement techniques to quantify food and packaging performance

Job Tags

Summer work

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