About Us:
Let’s bring the Italian soul of chocolate to life!
Since 1878, at Venchi we have celebrated chocolate in all its forms: from the authentic taste of our cocoa origins to the art of gelato. Today, we are a team of over 1,600 people across more than 200 stores worldwide, united by the same passion for quality and Italian excellence. At the heart of this journey are our values: Taste, Truth, Ingenuity, and Togetherness. They mean creating authentic experiences with care and precision; acting with transparency and responsibility; turning curiosity into impact through creativity and innovation; growing together by building trust and collaboration every day. Joining Venchi means embarking on an endless journey where tradition meets innovation, bringing quality, well-being, and the joy of positive indulgence around the world.
Your Mission:
We are looking for a Quality Control Intern to join our Quality team based in Castelletto Stura (Cuneo). In this role, you will support daily quality control activities within a dynamic production environment, contributing to the monitoring of product quality and food safety throughout the production process. You will gain hands-on experience across both operational and analytical tasks, including laboratory testing, in-process checks and supplier documentation management. Working closely with the team, you will help ensure compliance with internal procedures and food safety standards, supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, including food ingredients and food contact materials (FCMs).
- Perform routine analytical tests within the internal Quality Control laboratory, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
- Assist in the management and submission of samples to accredited external laboratories, following established procedures and timelines.
- Carry out in-process quality checks and support finished product release activities, contributing to production quality monitoring.
- Ensure proper recording, verification and reporting of QC data, maintaining accuracy and traceability of information.
- Support the management of supplier compliance documentation, including the update and maintenance of Certificates of Conformity (CoC) and related technical files.
- Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with internal procedures and food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, BRC and IFS.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or currently pursuing) in Biology, Food Technology or a related scientific field.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken; an additional language is considered a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical, methodical approach to work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and organization within a fast-paced production environment.
- Proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn, with a collaborative mindset.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory practices is considered a plus.
- … and of course a chocolate and gelato lover!
What We Offer:
- Flexibility and Growth: Access to learning opportunities, training plans, and a dynamic environment fostering continuous development.
- Global Vision, Local Flavour: Work in a unique environment above our production plant, where tradition and innovation come together to create excellence.
- Exclusive Sweet Benefits: Enjoy a 30% discount in-store and 40% off our e-commerce platform. Plus, you will receive special gifts packed with Venchi’s finest chocolate.
Join us at Venchi and help us bring the Italian way of life and delicious flavours to every corner of the world!
We look forward to hearing from you!