iPastai Food Science intern

About the placement

This internship is with iPastai and facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration program (WAFEC). If you have a passion for delivering authentic and high-quality pasta products, this might be the right internship for you!

iPastai are a food manufacturer specialising in fresh and frozen pasta products, convenience meals, and wholesale food service. The iPastai team are searching for a Food Science intern to support a shelf-life extension project in their fresh and frozen ready meals. Working under the direction of the Production Manager, the intern will:

• Participate in new ingredient trials
• Review recipe processes and equipment
• Undertake quality assessment of raw ingredients
• Participate in quality control trials, including providing laboratory support
• Support the development of documentation

This is a unique opportunity to undertake product improvement with a passionate team and translate food science principles to real-world outcomes.

Work arrangements

• Start date: May / June
• Working arrangement: Flexible for 200 hours on a casual contract
• Renumeration: $31.19 per hour plus super
• Location: 75 Callaway Street, Wangara WA, 6065
• Hours: Flexible within business hours of 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Desired capabilities

• Understanding of basic food chemistry and food technology
• Knowledge of quality control testing conducted in a food environment
• Passion for product formulation and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Understanding of basic food science laboratory skills and techniques
• Good communication skills and ability to author documentation
• Prior experience in a laboratory or food processing / manufacturing environment will be looked on favourably

  Requirements

• Must be currently living in Western Australia
• Must be enrolled in a relevant Food Science or Technology university qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Must be able to organise own travel to and from work site location

About the Industry Partner

iPastai are a local pasta manufacturer specialising in fresh and frozen pasta products, convenience meals, and wholesale food service. iPastai is operated by two principle chefs, Luca and Fabio, who are proud of their Italian heritage and are very passionate about the history, traditions and culture of pasta. Together, Luca and Fabio have more than 20 years’ experience working in restaurants and hotels around the world, and have drawn on this accumulated knowledge to create the iPastai range.

Only sourcing the best ingredients, iPastai follow old Italian recipes but also experiment with new flavours to deliver an exciting and unique selection. iPastai’s artisan, handmade range of traditional fresh pasta, ready meals and condiments encapsulate the essence of true Italian cuisine to a standard that is appreciated by families and dedicated chefs. Most recently iPastai have expanded into the vegan food service with retail and wholesale vegan pasta and sauces available.

Apply here

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your student application and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify Job ID 0131

About the placement

This internship is with iPastai and facilitated by the CSIRO WA Food Industry Education Collaboration program (WAFEC). If you have a passion for delivering authentic and high-quality pasta products, this might be the right internship for you!

iPastai are a food manufacturer specialising in fresh and frozen pasta products, convenience meals, and wholesale food service. The iPastai team are searching for a Food Science intern to support a shelf-life extension project in their fresh and frozen ready meals. Working under the direction of the Production Manager, the intern will:

• Participate in new ingredient trials
• Review recipe processes and equipment
• Undertake quality assessment of raw ingredients
• Participate in quality control trials, including providing laboratory support
• Support the development of documentation

This is a unique opportunity to undertake product improvement with a passionate team and translate food science principles to real-world outcomes.

Work arrangements

• Start date: May / June
• Working arrangement: Flexible for 200 hours on a casual contract
• Renumeration: $31.19 per hour plus super
• Location: 75 Callaway Street, Wangara WA, 6065
• Hours: Flexible within business hours of 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Desired capabilities

• Understanding of basic food chemistry and food technology
• Knowledge of quality control testing conducted in a food environment
• Passion for product formulation and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Understanding of basic food science laboratory skills and techniques
• Good communication skills and ability to author documentation
• Prior experience in a laboratory or food processing / manufacturing environment will be looked on favourably

  Requirements

• Must be currently living in Western Australia
• Must be enrolled in a relevant Food Science or Technology university qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Must be able to organise own travel to and from work site location

About the Industry Partner

iPastai are a local pasta manufacturer specialising in fresh and frozen pasta products, convenience meals, and wholesale food service. iPastai is operated by two principle chefs, Luca and Fabio, who are proud of their Italian heritage and are very passionate about the history, traditions and culture of pasta. Together, Luca and Fabio have more than 20 years’ experience working in restaurants and hotels around the world, and have drawn on this accumulated knowledge to create the iPastai range.

Only sourcing the best ingredients, iPastai follow old Italian recipes but also experiment with new flavours to deliver an exciting and unique selection. iPastai’s artisan, handmade range of traditional fresh pasta, ready meals and condiments encapsulate the essence of true Italian cuisine to a standard that is appreciated by families and dedicated chefs. Most recently iPastai have expanded into the vegan food service with retail and wholesale vegan pasta and sauces available.

Apply here

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your student application and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify Job ID 0131