Intern - R&D

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you looking for an internship that offers real, practical experience and meaningful growth? At Aspire Bakeries, we offer a hands-on, immersive experience whereyou'll dive into the art and science of how a business operates-from idea to execution, critical decision-making, and cross-functional teamwork.

As an intern at Aspire Bakeries, you won't just be an observer - you will be a valued part of our team, contributing to the creation of our beloved La Brea Bakery breads and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, muffins, and cakes that bring joy to millions every day.

This is more than an internship - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. We can't wait to meet you!

Accountabilities (What you'll be doing)/Potential Projects:

• Conduct comprehensive market research across social media and digital platforms to identify and analyze key bakery-related players within major North American metropolitan areas, including:
  
  
  
  • Bakeries
  • Bakery cafes
  • Sandwich shops
  
  
  
  
• Evaluate identified competitors and concepts to:
  
  
  
  • Highlight product offerings and concept differentiation
  • Identify potential product and innovation opportunities for Aspire Bakeries
  • Analyze product assortment mix by Aspire product category (ABCD-S) by metro area
  
  
  
  
• Develop clear, visually compelling PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings for both internal stakeholders and external audiences, focusing on:
  
  
  
  • Product assortment insights
  • Emerging trends and concepts
  • Competitive landscape analysis
  
  
  
  
• Plan and coordinate bakery tours at Aspire Bakery locations, aligning visits with strategic objectives and keeping Aspire's core six customers top of mind.

Minimum Qualifications (What you bring to the table):

• The Intern has a demonstrated interest in Bakery (Products) and proven experience in understanding and recognizing new and/or quality products and concepts.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science with Business/Entrepreneurship
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Program Eligibility:

• Must be able to work full-time between June 1 - August 14, 2026
• Must be able to work from the LA HQ, Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely each Friday
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening with satisfactory results

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.