Working Student – Production & Operations (f/m/d)

Intern / Student, Part-time · Cologne

Our Mission

At Circus, we’re redefining food with autonomous kitchens powered by robotics and AI. From culinary creation to production and operations, everything runs on seamlessly integrated automation.

We’re rolling out our robotic kitchen systems across Germany, together with some of the country’s leading partners in retail and food. To make it happen, we’re building a hands-on team of Production Hub Working Students (f/m/d) to support daily operations and ensure smooth ingredient preparation and dispatch.

Join us as we bring autonomous food production from vision to reality.

About the Role

As a Working Student in our Production Hub, you support the daily operations that keep our production running smoothly. You’ll help prepare and package ingredients, assist with logistics and dispatch, and make sure every robotic kitchen receives high-quality, ready-to-use products. Working side by side with your team, you’ll contribute to efficiency, food safety, and consistency across all production processes.

This role is ideal for students who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and want to gain real-world experience in food production and robotics operations.

Your Daily Business

Prepare, portion, and package ingredients according to recipes and quality standards.
Support labeling, logistics, and dispatch processes.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all work areas.
Follow HACCP and food safety guidelines.
Conduct basic equipment checks and report issues to shift leads.
Support smooth handovers and team coordination.

Base Qualifications

Current student (enrolled at a university or technical school).
Interest in food production, logistics, or technology-driven environments.
Reliable, hands-on, and structured work approach.
Fluent in English.
Availability for approx. 16–20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in food handling, production, or warehouse operations.
German language skills are a plus.
Comfort working with machinery or automated systems.

Our Offer

Practical Learning: Gain hands-on experience at the intersection of food, robotics, and operations.
Development Opportunities: Learn from cross-functional experts and take part in in-house training.
Team Culture: Join a collaborative, hands-on team that values ownership, learning, and making things happen together.
Future Opportunities: High-performing students may have the chance to transition into full-time roles after graduation.

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Disclaimer

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer with a diverse and multicultural team. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.