Food Technologist Intern

About Bewild 

Bewild, an extension of the parent company Beforest,
is a sustainable food brand catering to conscientious consumers. We pride
ourselves on sourcing products from large-scale permaculture farms, ensuring a
diverse range of wild and natural produce reminiscent of a forest's bounty. Our
offerings span various categories, including Specialty Coffee, Native Rice
Varieties, Pulses, Millets, Spices, Spreads & Condiments, Seasonal veggies
and fruits. With our commitment to diversity, quality, and a loyal consumer base,
Bewild is positioned to lead the charge in providing sustainable, healthy food
options to the market. 

Learn more: https://bewild.life/

Job description: Food
Technologist Intern 

1    About
the role:

Company: Bewild (An
extension of Beforest)
Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Internship | On-site | 9 hrs Shift

Duration: 2 Months
Compensation & Benefits:

·       Monthly stipend of ₹8,000

·       Internship Completion Certificate

2.     Role Overview 

The Food Technologist Intern
will support the Food Technology & Compliance function across product
development, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory documentation, and
operational process improvement. During the 2 month of Internship period, the Intern
will gain practical exposure to product trials, quality checks, standard
operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation under supervision.

3.
Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Product Development
and R&D Support

• Assist with product trials, formulation
  experiments, and prototype development under supervision.
  
• Evaluate raw materials for quality,
  specifications, functionality, and application suitability.
  
• Document formulations, ingredient quantities,
  processing parameters, trial observations, and outcomes.
  
• Support sensory evaluation and consolidate
  feedback along with  overall acceptability.
  
• Conduct market and product research on existing
  products, ingredient applications, packaging formats, and consumer trends.
  
• Prepare product composition sheets, technical
  specifications, and trial reports.
  
• Assist with basic product costing and raw
  material cost comparisons.
  

B. Quality Assurance and
Food Safety

• Assist with raw material and finished-product
  quality checks, as applicable.
  
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, storage practices,
  and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  
• Maintain quality records, traceability details,
  sample registers, and shelf-life observations, where applicable.
  

C. Food Safety, Compliance and Documentation

• Support food-label reviews, FSSAI-related
  documentation, and regulatory research under supervision.
  
• Draft or update SOPs, work instructions,
  checklists, and technical records.
  
• Assist with internal hygiene inspections and
  audit-readiness activities.
  

D. Operations and
Process Improvement

• Observe food handling, storage, processing, and
  packaging practices to identify improvement opportunities.
  
• Support approved SOP implementation and suggest
  practical improvements to reduce wastage, inconsistencies, and avoidable
  costs.
  
• Coordinate with relevant teams to collect
  information and complete assigned tasks.
  

E. Technical Research
and Project Documentation

• Research ingredients, packaging, processing
  methods, and food safety topics.
  
• Prepare technical summaries, comparison sheets,
  and project reports.
  
• Maintain organized documentation and submit a
  final training report.
  

4. Expected Deliverables

• Product trial records and sensory evaluation
  reports.
  
• Raw material and finished-product quality
  records.
  
• Drafted or updated SOPs and operational
  checklists.
  
• Organized product, label, and compliance
  documentation.
  
• Technical research summaries and
  process-improvement recommendations.
  
• A final report summarizing completed assignments
  and key learnings.
  

Note: Deliverables will depend
on project allocation, training duration, and the availability of relevant
activities.

5. Required Skills and
Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a degree/diploma in Food
  Technology, Food Science, Food Processing, or a related field.
  
• Basic understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP,
  and quality control.
  
• Good observation, analytical, documentation, and
  communication skills.
  
• Basic proficiency in spreadsheets and
  document-preparation tools.
  
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate
  records, work systematically, and collaborate with teams.
  

6. Learning Outcomes and
Performance Evaluation

The trainee will gain
practical exposure to product trials, quality evaluation, food safety,
compliance documentation, and operational SOPs. Performance will be assessed on
documentation accuracy, quality and timeliness of deliverables, attention to
detail, adherence to food safety practices, learning ability, teamwork, and
professional conduct.

7. Nature of the Role

This is a time-bound
training position carried out under supervision. The Intern is not authorized
to independently approve product releases, formulations, regulatory
declarations, or compliance decisions. Responsibilities may vary based on
ongoing projects and business requirements.