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Working Student – Production & Operations (f/m/d)

CompanyCircus
LocationCologne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Working Student in the Production Hub, you will support daily operations to ensure smooth production. Your tasks will include preparing and packaging ingredients, assisting with logistics, and maintaining food safety standards.
Internship Type
intern / student
Company Size
299
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 some of the country’s leading partners in retail and food. To make it happen, we’re building a hands-on team of Production Hub Working Students (f/m/d) to support daily operations and ensure smooth ingredient preparation and dispatch.

Join us as we bring autonomous food production from vision to reality.

About the Role

As a Working Student in our Production Hub, you support the daily operations that keep our production running smoothly. You’ll help prepare and package ingredients, assist with logistics and dispatch, and make sure every robotic kitchen receives high-quality, ready-to-use products. Working side by side with your team, you’ll contribute to efficiency, food safety, and consistency across all production processes.

This role is ideal for students who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and want to gain real-world experience in food production and robotics operations.

Your Daily Business

  • Prepare, portion, and package ingredients according to recipes and quality standards.

  • Support labeling, logistics, and dispatch processes.

  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all work areas.

  • Follow HACCP and food safety guidelines.

  • Conduct basic equipment checks and report issues to shift leads.

  • Support smooth handovers and team coordination.

Base Qualifications

  • Current student (enrolled at a university or technical school).

  • Interest in food production, logistics, or technology-driven environments.

  • Reliable, hands-on, and structured work approach.

  • Fluent in English.

  • Availability for approx. 16–20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in food handling, production, or warehouse operations.

  • German language skills are a plus.

  • Comfort working with machinery or automated systems.

Our Offer

  • Practical Learning: Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of food, robotics, and operations.
  • Development Opportunities: Learn from cross-functional experts and take part in in-house training.
  • Team Culture: Join a collaborative, hands-on team that values ownership, learning, and making things happen together.
  • Future Opportunities: High-performing students may have the chance to transition into full-time roles after graduation. 
Key Skills
Food ProductionLogisticsTechnologyFood SafetyTeam CoordinationIngredient PreparationPackagingHACCPEquipment ChecksReliabilityHands-On WorkStructured Work Approach
Categories
Food & BeverageManufacturingLogisticsTechnologyHospitality
Benefits
Practical LearningDevelopment OpportunitiesTeam CultureFuture Opportunities