What is the 

traineeship at

Signature Foods?

At Signature Foods, we start a new batch of trainees every two years. Are you (almost) graduated and ready to explore the world of food business at one of our brands such as Johma®, Kaastengels® and Heks’nkaas®? Then our Management Traineeship is your springboard to impact and growth. In two years, you will develop into a fully-fledged professional within one of our specialisations – with real responsibility and visible impact.

  • Commercial track

    In the commercial track, you will work on the visibility and growth of our brands. This includes category management, marketing, sales, and product innovation. You will contribute to ensuring that products such as Johma®, Kaastengels®, and Heks’nkaas® find their way to millions of consumers.

  • Supply Chain Track

    Within the supply chain track, you'll optimize our processes from raw materials to finished products in the supermarket. You'll work on logistics improvements, production planning, and process innovation, ensuring our products reach the shelves efficiently and sustainably.

  • Finance Track

    As a Finance Trainee you will delve into the figures behind our business. You'll contribute to reports, analyses, and financial projects that directly impact Signature Foods' strategy. You'll ensure the business can make decisions based on the right insights.

  • Flex Track

    Do you want to develop in another field such as IT, Purchasing or HR? The Flex Track offers a tailored approach: you choose the direction that suits you best. You'll have the opportunity to build specialized knowledge while simultaneously gaining a broad understanding of the dynamics of FMCG.

  • 'At Signature Foods, you're given a lot of responsibility from day one, working with great brands and making people happy with feel-good food moments. The colleagues are engaged, and you learn incredibly quickly, especially within the traineeship with a focus on personal growth. My pride: establishing a commercial team at Westland Salades to accelerate collaboration and growth. This allows us to truly contribute to Signature Foods' commercial success! What I appreciate most? The freedom, the trust, the people, and the inspiring work environment.' 

    Babette van Driel,
    Trainee
  • Signature Foods feels like an entrepreneurial family with diverse brands and business units that reinforce each other. It's precisely this diversity that makes working here so enjoyable and rewarding. I'm proud of organizing the first Tapas Congress, where we combined strategy, team spirit, and fun. What I appreciate most? That initiative is always rewarded here and that almost anything is possible.

    Fleur van der Molen,
    Trainee

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What makes our traineeship unique?

Corporate and scale-up: at Signature Foods, you get the best of both worlds. You'll learn to work with clear processes and have the freedom to be entrepreneurial and take action on an ad hoc basis.

Room for growth: your development is key, with personal guidance and training that continuously challenges you.

Dynamic onboarding: a kick-start where you'll learn all facets of Signature Foods, from production to the supermarket.

Signature sessions: inspiring knowledge sessions where colleagues share their expertise – and you share yours.

 

What does the traineeship look like?

About us

For two years, you'll hold two full-time positions with real responsibilities. So, you won't be a bystander, but an indispensable link within our company.

You'll work closely with experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to participate in important projects and presentations.

You'll work at various locations, each with their own products and production processes.

You'll participate in training courses and develop both your professional and personal skills. We want to get the best out of you by constantly challenging and empowering you.

Our selection process consists of three steps

  • Selectiedag
  • Motivatiefilmpje
  • Assessment
Traineeships

Are you hungry for a challenge? Register now! 

*Applications for the traineeship will open in October 2025.

Curious if the Signature Foods Management Traineeship is right for you? Come to Hilversum on September 25th and find out during our Business Course afternoon!

Do you have a question or would you like to know more?

If you would like to know more or have any questions, please send an email to traineeship@signaturefoods.com