Company information

  • Company name
    Plukon Food Group
  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • Available on Delft Career Platform
  • Spoken languages
    Dutch, English

Facts & figures

  • Employees in the Netherlands
    3500
  • Employees worldwide
    11000
  • Number of academics in the Netherlands
    -
  • Number of countries
    7
  • Number of internships and/or graduation projects available
    2
  • Job opportunities for technical students
    Regular job opportunities
  • We offer part-time jobs for students

Event participation

  • Application Trainings
  • CV Checks
  • Orientation Days
    16 February
  • Coffee Dates
  • In-house Days

Profile

Company profile

Plukon Food Group is an innovative player in the European food industry, supplying poultry, meals, salads, meal components, and alternative proteins to leading European food partners. They play a leading international role in translating customer needs into innovative products, concepts, and agricultural solutions. Plukon produces healthy and diverse food for millions of European residents that is affordable, accessible, and easy to prepare. Their motto is 'Think Fresh. Act Fresh. Make Fresh.' The ingredients for these are poultry (our base), but increasingly also vegetables and alternative proteins. So we serve meat lovers, flexitarians and vegetarians alike. You can find our products in the refrigerated display case of supermarkets and at quick service restaurants. Plukon was founded in 1895. Today, we employ over 9,000 people and operate at thirty locations in six countries. Our turnover exceeds two billion euros and we continue to grow.

Student profile

Internships & Graduate Opportunities

At Plukon, students and graduates can make a real impact from day one. You’ll work with experts in engineering, logistics, quality, R&D and operations on projects focused on process optimization, sustainable packaging and new technology implementation.

We’re looking for curious, proactive students who want to learn and grow in an international environment where innovation, sustainability and teamwork are key.

Whether you’re doing an internship, completing your thesis, or starting your career — at Plukon, you’ll get the opportunity to grow and help shape the future of food.

Career opportunities

(Junior) Engineers – You help make our production environments, both in the Netherlands and abroad, even more efficient and future-proof.

Process Engineers – You contribute to innovative projects that make a real impact in technology, quality, and sustainability.

Interns & Graduates – You’ll have the opportunity to explore, improve, and innovate in areas such as process optimization, sustainable packaging, and the implementation of new technologies.

Application procedure

Our recruitment process at Plukon Food Group

Application
Apply easily via our website or LinkedIn. Once we’ve received your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

Screening
We carefully review your CV and motivation. If there’s a match, we’ll invite you for an initial interview.

First interview
During the first interview, you’ll get to know us — and we’ll get to know you. We’ll discuss your experience, motivation, and ambitions.

Assessment
Depending on the role, we may ask you to complete an assessment. This helps us better understand your strengths and development potential.

Second interview
You’ll meet the hiring manager’s supervisor and a specialist from the field. Together, we’ll dive deeper into the role and our mutual expectations.

Offer
If we’re both enthusiastic, we’ll make you an offer and discuss the employment conditions.

Welcome to Plukon!
After signing, your onboarding begins — you’ll meet your colleagues, learn about our way of working, and start contributing to exciting projects.

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