Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.00 - $14.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Networking opportunities
mentorship
collaborative work environment
Career growth opportunities
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Pilot Company is a leading network of travel centers with over 30,000 team members and more than 750 retail and fueling locations across 44 states in the United States and six Canadian provinces. The company is a significant player in the energy and logistics sector, operating one of the largest tanker fleets in the nation and providing essential services to oil operations in some of the busiest basins. Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, Pilot Company has built its reputation on strong founding values, a people-first culture, and a commitment to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Enrolled in a 2- or 4-year culinary arts, food science, or product development program
- Basic culinary skills and foundational food science knowledge
- Ability to work full-time onsite from June 1 to August 6, 2026
- Comfortable using Microsoft Suite applications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Willingness to provide innovative ideas and strategic thinking
Job Qualifications
- Currently enrolled student in culinary arts, food science, or product development programs
- Basic culinary skills with knowledge of food science and process development
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite
- Strong collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect concepts and innovate
- Flexibility to pivot and adapt as needed
Job Duties
- Support the full development cycle by following the written stage gate process to bring a product or service from concept to final presentation to the category team
- Conduct research by working with the innovation team to perform online research, competitive shopping, and vendor discussions to identify trends and understand customer needs
- Develop prototypes by collaborating with the product developer and R&D Chef to source ingredients, create concepts, and build products that can be replicated at the store level
- Test and analyze products by coordinating with the innovation and insights teams to schedule and execute Central Location Tests (CLTs)
- Provide strategic insights by bringing new ways of thinking and fresh ideas to enhance the current development and stage gate processes
- Work collaboratively within a team and independently to manage project timelines and deliverables
- Assist in documenting findings and preparing reports for team review
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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