Strategic Intern - Food & Nutrition
Posted 3 weeks ago
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This Strategic Intern position is a 10-week summer internship designed to provide hands-on exposure to healthcare food and nutrition operations while building foundational skills in leadership, operations, and business management within the Hospitality, Food Service, Contract Services, and/or Healthcare industry. Interns will support business units, assist with special projects, and gain experience working within a large corporate and team-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Support daily dining operations across patient, retail, and catering environments
- Learn food production fundamentals, including ordering, inventory control, menu planning, and food safety
- Assist with front-of-house operations such as scheduling, payroll, customer service, and staff engagement
- Gain exposure to human resources, training, and employee relations
- Support basic financial and business functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Participate in operational projects and initiatives that support food and nutrition goals
- Build leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Food Service Management, Business, Nutrition, or a related field
- Strong interest in a career in the food service, nutrition, or hospitality industry
- Willingness to be hands-on and learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with managers, staff, and clients
- Basic knowledge gained through college coursework
- Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow professionally within a large corporate organization
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Food Service Management, Business, Nutrition, or a related field
- Prior food service experience is a plus, but not required
Nice to Have
- Prior food service experience
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Sodexo
Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life by providing solutions for dining, nutrition, facilities maintenance, and rehabilitative services.