Research Intern Food Intake and Patient Satisfaction

Are you studying Nutrition and Dietetics (HBO)? Come help us with a study on patient satisfaction and food intake at the Prinses Máxima Centrum in Utrecht.

The Prinses Máxima Centrum for pediatric oncology in Utrecht is the national hospital in the Netherlands fully specialized in treating children with cancer. Albron provides the food and drinks for the admitted children here. There is also a restaurant for visitors and employees of the Prinses Máxima Centrum. Albron is part of Hai (Hutten Albron Impactmakers), the largest foodservice organization in the Netherlands, active in corporate restaurants, healthcare institutions, shopping areas, schools, and Center Parcs holiday parks. But you can also find us at events like Keukenhof and the Nijmeegse Vierdaagse, and at the Philips Stadium and Johan Cruijff ArenA. Other brands within Hai include Hutten, Coffeecompany, and Brownies&downieS.

Good nutrition plays an essential role during and after the treatment of children with cancer. Good nutritional status contributes to better treatment tolerance, a lower risk of infections, a better quality of life, and supports recovery. By gaining insight into food intake and patient experiences with the food offering and service, we can continuously improve our services.

From September 2026, we want to conduct research into:

• the food intake of admitted patients
• the satisfaction of patients and/or parents with the food offering and food service, with attention to diverse food cultures and the possibility of children and parents eating together.

For this research, we are looking for an enthusiastic and independent intern who will carry out the research from A to Z.

• Drawing up a research plan
• Collecting data on patient satisfaction and food intake
• Analyzing this data with SPSS
• Writing a research report
• Presenting the research results

• A 3rd or 4th-year student of a relevant HBO or WO program: Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Nutrition and Health, Health Sciences, Nutrition and Health, or similar
• You are available for a period of at least 20 weeks, at least 4 days per week, in the period September 2026 to February 2027
• You live in the Utrecht area or are willing to travel to the Prinses Máxima Centrum 3-4 days per week
• You are accurate, flexible, and analytical
• You have experience with SPSS
• You have an affinity with healthcare and are passionate about food and drink
• You are involved and respectful of the situation in which the children and parents find themselves

• A challenging and varied internship with a lot of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to develop within a multi-organizational network (Prinses Máxima Centrum and Albron)
• An internship allowance of €600 per month based on 38 hours per week
• Great development opportunities and growth potential; several interns have started working directly at Hai after their internship period. How cool!
• An informal working atmosphere with fun colleagues!
• Fun activities with colleagues at Young Impactmakers, the community within Hai for colleagues between 18 and 35 years old
• Access to the Hai Academy with multiple self-study courses

Enthusiastic? We would like to receive your CV and motivation via the application button. For questions about this vacancy, you can contact us.

Apply: Applying at Hai is very simple. Is this your new job? Apply directly via the application button and leave your details. CV is not mandatory! You will receive a confirmation when your application has been received.

Screening: We will get to work with your application. One of our colleagues will contact you by phone as soon as possible so we can get to know each other.

The job interview: During this conversation, over a cup of coffee, we will get to know each other better. On location, you can see where you will work and who your colleagues are.

Optional: 2nd interview/shadow day: You come to our location again so you can get to know the activities or meet people in a second interview.

The offer: If you and we are still enthusiastic after the interview, we will gladly make you an offer consisting of a suitable salary and our employment conditions.

Offer accepted and contract signed? Welcome to Hai! Congratulations on your new job and welcome to Hai!