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.