Our Mission
At kencko, we make it easy for everyone to build healthy habits and eat more fruits and veggies — in delicious, sustainable, and practical ways. We're all about good food, good people, and good impact.
Why This Internship Rocks
This is your chance to get hands-on in a fast-growing startup where food meets innovation. As a Process Engineering Intern, you’ll join our Operations team and learn how food is made — the clean, efficient, and sustainable way.
You'll work side-by-side with the Director of Operations and our talented Production Manager, helping us shape and improve our processes while learning the ins and outs of food manufacturing, packing, and quality.
️ What You’ll Do
You’ll support a range of operational and process improvement initiatives, including:
- Participating in daily production follow-ups and format changeovers;
- Assisting with quality control routines: weight checks, leak tests & metal detection;
- Helping draft Work Instructions (IOPs) and SOPs to standardize our processes;
- Supporting operational inventory checks;
- Creating control dashboards to monitor production and spot improvement points; and
- Working with the team on new product setups and cleaning validations.
Who We're Looking For
You're a match if you:
Are finishing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related areas;
Are curious about production systems and process improvement;
Have a proactive mindset and like solving real-world problems;
Are comfortable with digital tools (especially G-Suit); and
Are organized, detail-oriented and a real team player.
Internship Details
- Contract type: IEFP Internship – 6 months
- Supervisor: Director of Operations
- Professional area: Production, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering
- Work mode: On-site, Cabra Figa, Rio de Mouro
- Start: 01 September 2025
Perks & Benefits
- Paid internship through ATIVAR.PT (IEFP);
- €9,60 daily meal allowance;
- Access to wellness & mental health support;
- kencko product perks (yes, smoothies included! ); and
- A fun, international and mission-driven team.
Join Us!
Be part of a B Corp company that’s changing how the world eats. This internship is an opportunity to get real-life experience, grow professionally, and contribute to a healthier planet (and healthier snacks!).
Apply now and help us make fruits and veggies cool again!
