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Werkstudent*in – Food Robotics Operations (w/m/d)

CompanyCircus
LocationBonn
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves ensuring cleanliness and food safety according to HACCP standards while supporting the daily operation of robotic kitchen systems through defined instructions. Additionally, the individual will actively engage customers to explain the food concept and collect feedback.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
300
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
The Circus Group (XETRA: CA1) is the leading AI robotics company, specialising in the translation of the fine art of cooking into full autonomy. On its mission to fuel humanity, Circus provides global access to balanced nutrition, for everyone, anytime. The company developed the world’s first commercially viable food production robot, Circus Autonomy One.
About the Role

Our Mission

At Circus, we’re redefining food with autonomous kitchens powered by robotics and AI. From culinary creation to production and operations, everything runs on seamlessly integrated automation.

We’re rolling out our robotic kitchen systems across Germany, together with leading retail and food partners. To make it happen, we’re building a hands-on team to drive local execution and ensure operational excellence. Join us as we bring autonomous food production from vision to reality.


About the Role

In this position, you will work on-site and play a key role in the daily operation of our robotic kitchen systems.
You will combine responsibility for hygiene and food safety, basic technical and operational support, and active promotion of a new food concept in front of customers. This role is ideal for students who enjoy hands-on work, customer interaction, and being close to innovative technology.


Your Daily Business

  • Ensure cleanliness and food safety in line with HACCP standards
  • Support daily system operation and follow defined on-site and remote instructions
  • Communicate with internal teams, including structured incident reporting
  • Actively approach customers, explain the product and concept, and encourage trial
  • Represent Circus professionally on-site and collect customer feedback


Base Qualifications

  • Enrolled student
  • Fluent German (mandatory) and English
  • High sense of responsibility for hygiene, quality, and safety
  • Confident, proactive, and comfortable engaging with customers
  • Reliable, structured, and able to follow technical instructions precisely
  • Availability for 15–20 hours per week
  • Experience in hospitality, food service, retail, or promotion
  • Interest in food tech, robotics, or operational environments


Preferred Qualifications


Our Offer

  • Praxisnahe Erfahrung: Sammle praktische Einblicke an der Schnittstelle zwischen Lebensmitteltechnik, Robotik und Operations.

  • Weiterentwicklung: Lerne von Expert*innen aus verschiedenen Fachbereichen und nimm an internen Schulungen teil.

  • Teamkultur: Werde Teil eines kollegialen, praxisorientierten Teams, das Verantwortung, Lernen und gemeinsames Anpacken schätzt.

  • Zukunftsperspektive: Engagierte Studierende haben die Möglichkeit, nach Studienabschluss in eine Festanstellung übernommen zu werden.

Key Skills
HygieneFood SafetyHACCP StandardsSystem OperationIncident ReportingCustomer InteractionProduct ExplanationFeedback CollectionProactivityReliabilityStructured WorkTechnical Instruction Following
Categories
Food & BeverageManufacturingHospitalityEngineeringScience & Research
Benefits
Practical ExperienceDevelopmentTeam CultureFuture Prospect