At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 119 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

Ever wondered how food safety and quality standards are upheld for brands people trust every day? The WK Kellogg Summer Internship offers students hands-on experience supporting quality and food safety programs within a global manufacturing environment. This internship is designed to give you meaningful exposure to how quality systems work in real time while contributing to processes that help ensure safe, high-quality food. As an intern, you’ll collaborate with experienced Quality and Food Safety professionals, support key initiatives, and gain insight into how quality is built into every step of production.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Support Quality and Food Safety activities across the facility to help ensure products meet required standards.
• Assist with inspections, audits, sampling, and data collection related to food safety and quality systems.
• Help maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports within established systems.
• Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking related to quality or food safety issues.
• Support employee training, food safety communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and cross-functional teams to help reinforce a strong food safety and quality culture.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How Quality and Food Safety programs operate within a manufacturing environment.
• The fundamentals of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• How audits, inspections, and data analysis are used to identify trends and drive improvement.
• How to communicate quality and food safety expectations across teams.
• What it means to help protect consumers by contributing to safe, consistent, and high-quality food production.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is a 4-month Summer 2026 student internship designed to provide hands-on experience within a Quality and Food Safety function.

At a Minimum:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education for the Fall 2026 term.
• High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire, as of May 4, 2026.
• Available to work full-time hours starting May 4, 2026 through September 5, 2026.

Preferred:

• Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related field aligned with quality and food safety professions.

Salary Range: $22.00 per hour

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. 

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment