Training & Operational Improvement Internship

• A monthly internship allowance of €525 (full-time)
• Travel allowance if you do not have free (student) public transport
• Paid vacation days during your internship period

We are JDE Peet’s. We make coffee and tea for every moment and build strong, beloved brands.  

JDE Peet's, part of Keurig Dr Pepper, is the largest 'pure-play' coffee and tea company in the world, serving approximately 4,400 cups of coffee per second in more than 100 markets. With our headquarters in the Netherlands and driven by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we focus on brand-driven growth with strong international brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and local icons such as Douwe Egberts, Senseo®, Pickwick and Moccona. In 2025, JDE Peet’s achieved a total turnover of 9.9 billion euros and employed more than 21,000 people worldwide. Discover more about our coffee journey at www.jdepeets.com.   

The Retail business unit is the sales organization focused on the supermarket channel and the online shopping consumer. With brands such as Douwe Egberts, Pickwick, SENSEO® and L’OR, JDE Peet’s Retail is the market leader in coffee and tea in the Netherlands and works intensively with all supermarket chains and various large non-food and online retailers.  

Are you curious about how operational processes work and how they can be continuously improved? During this internship within the Operating Specialists team, you will get the chance to analyze operational processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate these into practical work instructions and training materials. You will work closely with various stakeholders within Service Operations and contribute to a culture of Continuous Improvement. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to observe operational processes in practice and actually test improvements. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within the largest pure-play coffee and tea company in the world.

• Observe and analyze operational processes within Service Operations.
• Identify deviations, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with operational teams to investigate causes of problems and develop solutions.
• Develop and improve work instructions, training materials, and other learning tools.
• Test and evaluate implementations and process improvements according to Continuous Improvement principles.
• Contribute to improving quality, safety, efficiency, and a uniform way of working.

At JDE Peet’s, you get the chance to truly make a difference. You will work hands-on and can leave your mark, while working with a team driven by one common goal. We are an energetic and fast-growing company, focused on what really matters. Here, courage counts: the courage to try new ideas, to think outside the box, and to make an impact.

For this role as a Training & Operational Improvement Intern, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

Working at JDE Peet’s means making an impact in a dynamic and ambitious environment. You will work with enthusiastic colleagues, celebrate successes, and receive plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself. Everyone is focused on doing what is right, all over the world. What you do here is noticed.

Are you ready to discover your possibilities within JDE Peet’s? We are curious whether you prefer coffee or tea during your interview! 😉

This is how you can apply:

1. Upload your CV and cover letter.
2. After your application, we will contact you within three weeks to let you know what the next steps are.
3. During the application process, you will be asked to complete an online assessment and at least one interview at our office in Utrecht.

Do you have questions? Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition intern Dounia Addouti via dounia.addouti@jdecoffee.com - We are happy to help!

We believe that coffee connects people and creates opportunities. As one team, we work daily on impact, guided by our values: Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple and Win Together. Here, you will get the space to innovate, grow, and achieve success together in an international environment.

At JDE Peet’s, we strive for a better future in which we serve, reflect, and embrace everyone in an authentic way. We believe in promoting a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and reaching their full potential.

An online assessment is part of the application procedure.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.