Fall 2025: Ninja Test Kitchen Co-op (July through December)
Needham, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, known for its innovative home care products and kitchen appliances. They are seeking a food-passionate intern for the Ninja Test Kitchen to assist in new product development, culinary exploration, and product testing.
Responsibilities
Partnering with our food scientists and research chefs to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products like our popular air fryers, coffee and espresso makers, Creami ice cream maker, grills and griddles, and more!
Conducting culinary exploration on new products, competitors, and existing SKUs to build excitement around marketing and product strategy.
Crafting hero recipes and pushing the limits of what’s possible on new-to-the world appliances.
Conducting rigorous product testing, bringing a research mindset to performance evaluation of Ninja products.
Meticulously recording and reporting on test results and clearly communicating with key stakeholders
Assisting in the execution of guest chef summits and gathering expert feedback
Attending internal and external events, as needed
Qualification
Required
Final year in Culinary Science, Culinology, Food Science or Product Development programs
An entrepreneurial mindset – you take ownership, drive projects forward and think creatively to bring the best products to market.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, highly iterative environment
Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, but also has the ability to dig to find answers to questions on more 'individual' projects.
Eager to learn and ask questions and willing to voice your opinion
Able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once while meeting assigned deadlines
Positive spirit and willingness to have fun at work!
Partnering with our food scientists and research chefs to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products like our popular air fryers, coffee and espresso makers, Creami ice cream maker, grills and griddles, and more!
Conducting culinary exploration on new products, competitors, and existing SKUs to build excitement around marketing and product strategy.
Crafting hero recipes and pushing the limits of what’s possible on new-to-the world appliances.
Conducting rigorous product testing, bringing a research mindset to performance evaluation of Ninja products.
Meticulously recording and reporting on test results and clearly communicating with key stakeholders
Assisting in the execution of guest chef summits and gathering expert feedback
Attending internal and external events, as needed
Preferred
Restaurant or food service experience is a plus
Prior internship experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
High impact Learning Programs
SharkNinja offers a range of home care products and kitchen appliances.
