Food Stage

During this internship, you will fully participate within the food team and get the chance to actively contribute to the daily operations. Together with colleagues, you will help in answering and resolving questions from customers, stores, and media. Additionally, you will play a role in the development of various categories, such as foodservice, pastry, or ambient food. With this, you will contribute directly to the improvement of the assortment and work closely with product and category managers. You will also be responsible for tastings of new items and think along about the selection of products. Furthermore, you will delve into competitor and price research and present your quantitative and qualitative analyses to provide valuable insights. In this way, you will develop a broad view of the dynamics within the food category and personally make a valuable contribution to the success of the team.

At HEMA, you work in an environment where people truly collaborate. You are given the space to develop yourself, receive good guidance, and get feedback that is truly useful to you. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience: you are welcome with us. Additionally, at HEMA you receive:

• 💸 An internship allowance of €400 per month based on 35 hours per week.
• 🎯 By collaborating with colleagues within HEMA, you build a strong network, which forms a good foundation for your career and perhaps even the gateway to your first job after your studies.
• 🛍️ To complete your internship experience, HEMA offers inspiration sessions and meetings where you can get to know fellow interns and make valuable contacts.
• 🧓 Guidance from an enthusiastic and accessible team, so that you can grow optimally and achieve your learning goals.
• 🎡 15% staff discount on all your HEMA favorites.

• You are following a higher professional education (HBO) program in the direction of Food & Business, Commercial Economics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Business Administration, or another food-related study (for example, HAS Hogeschool or Hotelschool).
• You are looking for a working internship starting in February 2027 and are available at least 4 days per week.
• You have mastered the Dutch language in speech and writing.
• You enjoy working in a team, are proactive, and take responsibility in your activities.
• You have an affinity with the food sector and enjoy applying your knowledge in practice.
• You are eager to learn, independent, and not afraid to take initiative.

At HEMA, we work with over 17,000 colleagues toward a better everyday life in a more beautiful world. With products that are more practical, more beautiful, better, and also last longer. And with colorful stores in villages, cities, and online. We are proud of how far we have come, but we are not yet satisfied. HEMA is truly HEMA again and ready for the next step. Our ambition? To become the leader in a challenging market. We do that together, as one team, with proud colleagues, entrepreneurs, and partners. By playing to win. That means being curious, seizing opportunities, collaborating with pleasure, and always aiming for the best result. You dare to speak your mind and challenge others to become better together. With your unique contribution, you can help build the HEMA of tomorrow. You make HEMA real. Will you join us?