Food Quality Assurance Intern

Internship Opportunity at Reser's Fine Foods: Savor Your Future with Us!

Location: Salem, OR
Duration: June 15 - August 28, 2026
Department: Food Quality Assurance

Must be currently enrolled in school

Taste Your Future in Food Manufacturing

At Reser’s Fine Foods, we don’t just make food—we make moments. From backyard BBQs to family dinners, our products bring people together, and we take pride in every detail behind the scenes. Now, we’re inviting the next generation of food leaders to step into our kitchen and help ensure the quality, safety, and excellence behind every bite. If you’re passionate about food science, quality systems, and hands-on learning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this internship is your seat at the table.

What You’ll Get Your Hands On

Quality Systems in Action: 

• Review, verify, and validate Quality Assurance Technician SOPs
• Update and improve SOPs to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accountability
• Create and document new SOPs for critical QA tasks where gaps exist       

Food Safety & Compliance:

• Receive training in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• Support and monitor food safety programs including:
  • HACCP
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Foreign material control
  • Sanitation and plant hygiene
  • Product quality assurance

This isn’t a sit-back-and-observe internship—you’ll be actively contributing to real processes that impact food safety and quality every day.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Hands-on experience in a live food manufacturing facility
• Mentorship from experienced QA and food safety professionals
• Exposure to large-scale production and regulatory standards
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning and growth
• Meaningful work that directly supports the food people trust 

What You Bring to the Table

• Currently enrolled in a Food Science or related college/university program
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A passion for food safety, systems, and continuous improvement 

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.