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Quality Intern

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc, Bakersfield, CA, United States


Job Category:

Quality Assurance/Food Safety

Requisition Number:

QUALI001927

Posted : April 20, 2026

Part-Time
On-site

Locations
7301 District Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

The Quality Intern supports the Quality team in ensuring all ice cream products meet food safety, regulatory, and company quality standards. This role assists with inspections, documentation, and continuous improvement activities to maintain product integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods

Support sensory evaluations (taste, texture, appearance) of ice cream products

Participate in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and sanitation audits on the production floor

Help monitor critical control points (CCPs) and document compliance with HACCP plans

Collect and analyze microbiological and physical test samples

Assist with investigations of quality deviations, including root cause analysis

Support documentation and maintenance of quality records, logs, and reports

Collaborate with production teams to reinforce food safety and quality standards

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., reducing defects, waste, or complaints)

Learning Outcomes

Gain practical experience in food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, SQF/BRC)

Understand ice cream manufacturing processes (mixing, pasteurization, freezing, packaging)

Develop skills in quality data analysis and reporting

Learn how to operate in a regulated food production environment

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Basic knowledge of food safety principles preferred

Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

Ability to work in a cold and fast-paced production environment

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis

The pay for prospective employees in this role is $25/hour.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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