Take ownership
Your decisions have a direct, tangible effect on the business and its results, and you can point to the difference you made.
Revolutionize the food industry with us
Our vision
We don’t follow the norm.
We don’t follow the norm.
We set a new standard.
At Planet A Foods, we build high-quality, future-proof ingredient alternatives. Our solutions are made for mass-market products and help producers build supply chains that can withstand the upcoming climate challenges.
If you want to change an entire industry with us, this is where you can make a tangible impact.
Work at Planet A Foods
Here, your work shows.
We’re scaling up and changing an entire industry at the same time. That means what you do here shows up in the business, in our products and in the way we work together.
Question everything
Innovation doesn’t stop at our products. The way we work is never finished: we rethink things, make them better and challenge the status quo.
See it coming. Act first.
We’re agile and keep hierarchies flat, so the path from idea to decision is short. We’d rather try, learn and adjust than discuss something for months.
Build something big, together
We’re a strong team that pulls in one direction. Across every function, we back each other up and rely on each other.
Key facts
Planet A Foods at a glance
Founded in 2021, we make sustainable alternatives to commodity food ingredients. Our first product, ChoViva, is a cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from sunflower seeds, and it’s already in more than 230 products across 12 countries.
What we offer
Perks & benefits
Meaningful work comes first. Here’s what we add on top, so you can focus on it.
Our headquarters near Munich
Home to our R&D lab and the teams that take our ingredient alternatives from first idea to market.
30 days a year to rest, travel and recharge. Day to day, we’re office-first with flexible hours, and you can work from home now and then.
Daily healthy, financially subsidized lunch options, and a shared moment at the table with the team.
Flexible to use across many options, from gym and mobility to lifestyle and more. You choose.
Regular feedback conversations between manager and employee, town halls and lunch & learns keep us learning from each other.
Our own production site in Pilsen
Where our ingredients are produced at industrial scale, by a close-knit team that keeps the lines running.
Six weeks a year to rest, travel and recharge. Day to day, we’re office-first with flexible hours, and you can work from home now and then.
Daily hot lunch options, and a shared moment at the table with the team.
Regular feedback conversations between manager and employee, town halls and lunch & learns keep us learning from each other.
A parking spot at our facility and up-to-date equipment, so your workday runs smoothly.
How to join
Your steps to join
Click through to see what to expect along the way.
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Step 01 of 5
Introduction call
Phone callA first phone call with our People & Culture team to get to know each other and align on expectations.
Good to know
Think about why our mission speaks to you. That is what we are most curious about.
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Step 02 of 5
Role fit conversation
Video callA deeper conversation with your future manager about the role, your experience and how you like to work.
Good to know
Bring an example of work you’re proud of, and your questions about the team.
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Step 03 of 5
Technical session
Hands-on taskDepending on the role, a practical task or discussion that shows how you approach the challenges you might encounter here.
Good to know
There’s rarely one right answer. We want to see how you think.
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Step 04 of 5
Onsite experience
In personVisit us in Munich or Pilsen, meet the people you’d work with and get a feel for our day-to-day. Depending on where you applied, you’ll also get to visit our lab or production facility.
Good to know
This is as much about you getting to know us. Ask anything.
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Step 05 of 5
Reference calls
Final stepWith your consent, we’d like to connect with the people who can speak most to your strengths.
Good to know
Let your references know they may hear from us.
Applying for a student role? Your process is shorter: one role fit conversation and one technical session.
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Step 01 of 2
Role fit conversation
Video callA deeper conversation with your future manager about the role, your experience and how you like to work.
Good to know
Bring an example of work you’re proud of, and your questions about the team.
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Step 02 of 2
Technical session
Hands-on taskDepending on the role, a practical task or discussion that shows how you approach the challenges you might encounter here.
Good to know
There’s rarely one right answer. We want to see how you think.
Join us
Ready to shape the future of food?
If you want real ownership, tangible impact and a team that builds big things together, we’d love to hear from you. All our open roles are in one place.
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