at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, Interns will hone their understanding of our business and industry, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy here at Kraft Heinz.
What's on the Menu for the Internship Program?
The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is a ten-week leadership development program that includes:
One week of immersive onboarding to learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project
Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring new business opportunities and unlocking creative solutions
One week of final presentations and celebrations with our executive leadership team and intern peers
Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop impactful skills for early career success.
A group business challenge to research insights and uncover opportunities for our business.
Based on performance, interns will have an opportunity to return to Kraft Heinz in the 2026 Internship or Trainee Programs.
Throughout the program, Interns can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our CEO, North America President, Chief People Officer, and other senior executives; mentorship from previous Trainees and business leadership; and curated learning experiences to help with grow as leaders and as cultural ambassadors of Kraft Heinz.
What Do Interns Work On?
Intern projects propel our beloved brands forward, from exploring emerging opportunities to appeal to Gen Z audiences, to digitally revolutionizing our ability to track our supply chain in real time, to developing new packaging in support of our Environmental, Social and Governance goals.
When applying, applicants will select a track that they most want to pursue for their Internship experience:
Marketing & Sales
Operations (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain)
Finance
Research & Development
Human Resources
Recipe for Success
We are looking for candidates who...
Are pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2025 and June 30, 2027
Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
Are able to lead through challenges
Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
Our Values
Our Interns are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders at the organization. At Kraft Heinz, our values are:
We are consumer obsessed
We dare to do better every day
We champion great people
We demand diversity
We do the right thing
We own it
The Recruitment Process
Internship program applications are accepted through September 30, 2024.
Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment
Step 2: Digital recorded Interview
Step 3: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders (will begin in mid-September)
Step 4: Final On-Site Interview Day at our Chicago Headquarters
Program Location
Interns on the Marketing & Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations tracks will be based in Chicago, IL and Interns on the R&D track will be based in Glenview, IL. All interns will be provided housing for the duration of their program.Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
