Food Safety and Quality Intern

Jacksons Internship Experiences offer students the opportunity to tackle projects and to make a real impact on the departmental and corporate objectives as they prepare to start their career journey. Our paid internships usually start in June and run through mid-August and can be part-time or full-time.

Our internship programs are great for ambitious students who are currently enrolled at an accredited, four-year college/university or are recent grads.  Our goal is to create a thoughtful program to challenge our interns and help them grow and develop as professionals. 

Food Safety and Quality Intern

Location: Store Support Center, Meridian, ID.  In-person position. Relocation is not offered for this position.  

Duration: Summer Internship Experience

Compensation: Paid $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Are you passionate about food safety and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? Join Jacksons as a Food Safety and Quality Intern, where you'll play a key role in supporting our food safety initiatives while developing valuable industry skills.

What you'll do as a Food Safety and Quality Intern:

• Assist in fostering Jackson’s food safety culture.
• Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and training materials.
• Help update food safety procedures to align with changing requirements and certifications.
• Assist in managing third-party food safety audits.
• Collaborate with District Managers, Store Managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Follow up on health department requests and support the product recall process.
• Travel to store locations and suppliers within the U.S. as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Food Science, Public Health, or a related field.
• Food Safety background preferred
• Food handling experience preferred.  Food handler card a plus.
• A full-time student who has completed their sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Ready to start your journey with us? Apply today!