Food Science Intern

23 hours ago


Singapore MAFE BENTO PTE. LTD. Full time $12,000 - $18,000 per year

Company

Mafe Bento Pte. Ltd.

Designation

Food Science Intern

Date Listed

12 Oct 2025

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive

Full/PermPart/TempIntern/TS

Job Period

Flexible Start, For At Least 3 Months

Profession

Food Services / F&B

Industry

Food Services / F&B

Location Name

333 Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore

Work from Home

Address

333 Kreta Ayer Rd, Singapore 080333

Map

Allowance / Remuneration

$600 - 1,500 monthly

Company Profile

Mafé Group owns multiple health-focused dining and functional brands, including Mafé Bento and Planté|清蔬.

We are dedicated to combining science and creativity to create dining experiences that offer nutrition, flavor, and healing.

Here, you will explore the concept of "food as medicine," from recipe development to brand presentation, and experience how food science empowers modern healthy dining.

Job Description

Overview We are looking for a Food Science Intern to assist the team with food research & development (R&D) and creative menu development. You will participate in recipe design, experiment documentation, nutrition and sensory analysis, and collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize health-focused menus and events. This role provides an opportunity to experience both the technical and creative sides of food innovation, gaining hands-on practice in the integration of science and branding.

Key Responsibilities

Food R&D and Quality Management
• Assist in the design and testing of new products or existing menu items
• Conduct shelf-life, sensory, and stability tests on products
• Help develop and update quality assurance (QA) and SOP documents
• Participate in pilot production, documentation, and data organization

Menu and Market Collaboration
• Collaborate with chefs and marketing teams to develop new menus aligned with brand strategy and seasonal themes
• Support writing menu stories, highlighting nutritional benefits and health advantages of ingredients (for packaging or online presentation)
• Participate in creative activities such as "functional ingredient features" and "behind-the-scenes R&D stories"
• Assist in tasting events and customer feedback collection

Research and Innovation
• Research new ingredients, trends, and scalable application technologies
• Evaluate recipe nutrition data and sensory performance
• Help maintain product R&D databases and experiment records

Requirements
• Degree/Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related fields
• Passion for health foods, plant-based innovation, and food therapy concepts
• Basic knowledge of recipe formulation, nutrition, and sensory analysis
• Creative thinking and aesthetic expression abilities
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or basic experiment documentation
• Good communication and teamwork skills

What You'll Gain
• Hands-on experience in health food R&D and innovative menu development
• Direct collaboration with chefs, nutritionists, and marketing teams
• Experience the full process from concept experiment brand presentation
• Mentorship and portfolio-worthy results (such as products you develop)
• High performers may have the opportunity to transition to a full-time role or long-term collaboration

Application Instructions

Please apply for this position by submitting your text CV using InternSG.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.



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