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Food Safety Intern

CompanyC.H. Guenther & Son
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Food Safety Intern will support food safety and sanitation initiatives, evaluate existing practices, and assist in developing enhanced sanitation procedures. This role includes hands-on experience in microbiological risk awareness and collaboration with FSQA and Operations partners.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$18 - $27
Company Size
1259
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther is a food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and “just baked from scratch” flavor for 170 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs more than 4,800 people in 29 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG’s well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. Visit us at www.chg.com. We demonstrate high integrity, a commitment to excellence and a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationship. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of Integrity/Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility. At CHG We create memorable moments through the power of food!
About the Role
The Food Safety Intern will support food safety and sanitation initiatives focused on strengthening environmental monitoring programs and hygiene-related process controls. This role will evaluate existing practices, identify improvement opportunities, and support the development, testing, and documentation of enhanced sanitation and hygiene procedures. The internship provides hands-on experience in microbiological risk awareness, stored product protection, and FSQA continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

This intern will be an active participant in the C.H. Guenther Internship Program cohort, receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. C.H. Guenther is dedicated to delivering an enriching internship experience that goes beyond hands-on work to support long-term professional growth.

The intern program will run from June 8 to August 14, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Learn and support assessment of environmental and hygiene-related food safety risks, including microbiological and stored product considerations. 

  • Review existing sanitation, hygiene, and environmental monitoring process controls to understand current effectiveness. 

  • Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen process controls to reduce environmental contamination and pest-related risk. 

  • Support the development and revision of FSQA procedures and work instructions aligned with recommended improvements. 

  • Assist with planning and execution of a small-scale pilot to evaluate proposed hygiene and sanitation enhancements. 

  • Support documentation of pilot results, observations, and learnings. 

  • Contribute to a recommended implementation and rollout plan to support consistent adoption across shifts. 

  • Collaborate with FSQA and Operations partners to support standardization, training readiness, and sustainability of improvements. 

 

 Minimum Job Requirements: 

 

Education/Certifications and Experience: 

  • Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

  • Prior experience with Quality and Food Safety software management is a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and related software or application. 

  • Proficiency in of SharePoint, SAP, SPC and other applicable Quality and Food Safety software systems preferred. 

  • Strong attention to detail, ability to manage data accurately, and effective cross-functional communication. 

  • Ability to manage complex projects including software implementations 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Ability to effectively interact with personnel in other departments and maintain positive working relationships. 

  • Ability to think independently, analyze problems, and recommend solutions.  

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 

 

Expectations: 

  • Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in Integrity & Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility. 

 

Candidates relocating from a distance of more than 50 miles will be eligible for a housing stipend. 

 

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$17.58 - $27.33

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.​

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer

Key Skills
Food SafetySanitationMicrobiological Risk AwarenessData ManagementCross-Functional CommunicationProject ManagementAttention to DetailProblem AnalysisSolution RecommendationMicrosoft OfficeSharePointSAPSPCQuality SoftwareHygiene ProceduresEnvironmental MonitoringContinuous Improvement
Categories
Food & BeverageScience & ResearchManufacturingEnvironmental & SustainabilityConsulting
Benefits
Health InsuranceDisability InsuranceRetirement Savings OptionsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramsEducational AssistanceParental LeavePaid Time OffCompany-Paid Holidays