Kerry

Creating a world of Sustainable Nutrition

Company type

Large company


Sector

Food & Beverage


Discover Kerry

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Kerry: Shaping the Future of Taste and Nutrition

Kerry is a global leader in taste and nutrition for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, partnering with customers to create products that are delicious, nutritious, and better for the planet.

Our Vision:
We never compromise on taste, nutrition, or sustainability. By 2030, our goal is to reach two billion people with solutions that support good health and protect the planet, guided by our Beyond the Horizon framework.

Nourish Your Future with the Kerry Graduate Programme

We’re seeking ambitious, agile, and collaborative graduates ready to tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer:

  • 40 roles across 12 graduate programmes, including R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality & Safety, ICT, Finance, and HR.
  • A two-year programme with rotational placements, mentoring, hands-on experience, and senior leader support.
  • Competitive starting salary (€39,200 in Ireland, other countries will vary), annual reviews, volunteering days, wellbeing resources, family-friendly policies, ongoing education, and global recognition.
  • Regional and Global graduate community for connection and networking

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Ambitious, curious graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with a passion for sustainable nutrition
  • Fluency in English and the local language
  • Eligibility to work in our European locations
  • Willingness to travel or relocate

Why Choose Kerry?

  • Fast-track your leadership journey with real responsibility and broad exposure from day one.
  • Make a difference by contributing to the future of sustainable nutrition.
  • Access a strong support network and global opportunities.
  • Innovate through initiatives like ‘Kerry Spark Labs’ which will take you far out of your comfort zone.

Application Process:
A four-stage virtual process:

  • Application form, so we can ensure you meet the basic requirements of the role
  • online personality assessment so that we can understand what makes you tick
  • video interview, where you have a unique opportunity to demonstrate your motivation and enthusiasm for the role
  • virtual assessment day, where you will showcase your full range of skills and attributes to a group of Kerry assessors (managers from the function to which you have applied).

How is it working with them? 

Deep dive into their world

Grad Story - Sean Houdijk, Food, Safety & Quality Graduate

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Grad Story - Chantal Roelofsen, Research, Development & Application Graduate

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Grad Story - Jesus Gomez, Food Safety & Quality Graduate

  • Creation year

    1972

  • Gender parity

    50%

    50%

  • International presence

    150 countries

  • Average age of employees

    38 years

  • Values

    Enterprising Spirit • Ownership • Inclusiveness • Open-mindedness

Their CSR commitments

Already 3 actions completed 💚

  • Kerry has delivered sustainable nutrition solutions to 1.3bn people worldwide.

  • We are well on our way to reaching net zero emissions by 2050

  • By 2030, 100% of our priority raw materials will be responsibly sourced.