Kick start your career with a paid culinary internship at Sodexo!
*Join us for 10 weeks at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC*
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact.
Sodexo’s Strategic Culinary Internship Program offers Healthcare Foodservice Management and Culinary Internships. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to hospital culinary dining operations while building foundational skills in leadership, operations, and business management. Interns will support business units, assist with special projects, and gain experience working within a large corporate and team-based environment.
What You'll Do
As a Strategic Culinary Intern, you will work closely with managers and hospital leaders to learn all aspects of food service culinary management, including:
Support daily dining operations across patient services, 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 healthcare dining goals
Build leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience
What We OfferCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You BringCurrently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Culinary Arts
Strong interest in a career in the food service 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; prior food service experience is a plus, but not required
Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow professionally within a large corporate organization
Who We AreAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Current college student with studies in hospitality/food management, facilities management, engineering, communications, human resources, accounting, marketing or another industry related college program.