Working Student (m/f/d) - Quality Assurance

Company Description

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company\’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our \“sCore\“ growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de.

Job Description

Start date: 01.09.2025

Duration: 12 – 24 Months

Working hours: 20 h/week, up to 37,5h/week during lecture free period possible

You\’ll support the Operations Governance Team with the following tasks:

• Supporting QA sensory experts to execute product compliance activities (sensory, FFU, legal compliance and benchmarking checks)
• Supporting to manage the sensory facilities e.g. kitchen, storage room and sensory rooms
• Maintain quality database/ specification database
• Supporting on reporting/ admin tasks e.g. QA Master data and digital tools (MQuality / EyeQuestion)
• Cross-check and validation of data between different internal systems
• Data collection and analysis with the use of Microsoft Excel / internal IT solutions
• Development and maintenance of training materials
• Support in updating QA documents / procedures

Qualifications

• Enrolled student or PhD student in food science, food chemistry, nutrition sciences or food technology
• Computer experienced (MSOffice, especially Excel)
• Experience in Product Analysis and Sensory analysis
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time, flexible and detail oriented
• Self-directed with ability to ask questions, investigate, and follow-up
• Team orientation
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours – up to 20 working hours/week – with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
• Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
• Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
• Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.