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Internship Quality Vandemoortele

CompanyVandemoortele
LocationGhent
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to the packaging documentation process and ensure alignment between headquarters, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. A key focus will be providing structured support regarding Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2529
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vandemoortele is a family-owned food company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. With 4,458 associates and ~€2.21 billion turnover in 2025, the group operates 36 production sites across Europe and the U.S., with offices in 14+ countries and exports to ~90 countries. Its two divisions - Bakery Products and Plant-Based Food Solutions (margarines, culinary oils and fats) - serve food service professionals, bakers, retailers & consumers worldwide. Taste is central to everything Vandemoortele does, with quality as the foundation for great flavour. The company continuously invests in innovation, sustainability and plant-based food solutions to meet the evolving needs of professional and retail customers. Vandemoortele - Shaping a tasty future.
About the Role

Ready to put your education into practice and share our taste for life?  
Together with you we want to empower you to achieve this mission with us. We value you as a person and actively support you on your professional journey, while caring about your future. Join our big little family as an intern and let’s make products for you and the world to love.  
Do you share our taste for life? 

About the role

We are looking for a motivated intern to contribute to our packaging documentation process, ensuring alignment between headquarters, our packaging suppliers and internal stakeholders.
During this internship, the PPWR (Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation) will be the key focus area. You will provide structured support in documentation and communication on this topic across the organization.


What we’re looking for

  • Student in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field.
  • Strong attention to detail and structured way of working. Comfortable working with data and documentation.
  • Interest in food safety and basic understanding of food packaging requirements
  • Proactive, curious, and eager to learn within a professional QA environment.
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. 

 

What we offer

  • A hands-on internship in an international food company.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with multiple teams within Quality.
  • A friendly, respectful, collaborative, and innovative work atmosphere.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • You will join our big little family: As an intern you are part of our big little family! Our associates are the beating heart of our company – they bring the flavour to our organisation. We cherish each member, prioritising their well-being and supporting their professional journey. As a global family business, we foster a human-centric approach where everyone feels welcome and valued.
  • A challenging internship in a people oriented organisation: We offer you a first work-experience in an international company having a dynamic, driven and ambitious culture and a collegial atmosphere. At Vandemoortele, you will get the chance to develop your talents and competences and explore your interests. 
  • We make products for you to love: We are a team of passionate food enthusiasts. In our mission to shape a tasty future we strive to create a wide range of food solutions that connects people, cultures and traditions. You can kickstart your day with a delicious croissant fresh out of the oven and enjoy tasty food in our company restaurant. In our cosy coffee corners, you will find healthy fruit baskets to enjoy your break to the fullest.
  • Easy to reach: Our HQ is located close to a bus stop and highway exits. 
  • Professional guidance: You’ll get to be a part of a team of professionals who can’t wait to share their experience with you and guide you during your internship
Key Skills
Food technologyFood scienceBiotechnologyBioengineeringPackaging documentationPackaging regulationsData managementDocumentationFood safetyFood packaging requirementsQuality assuranceCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamwork
Categories
Food & BeverageScience & ResearchManufacturingAdministrative
Benefits
Professional guidanceCompany restaurantHealthy fruit basketsCollaborative work environment