Sodexo Strategic Intern - Management

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Strategic Intern who is eager to pursue a career in Management within the Hospitality, Food Service, Contract Services, and/or Healthcare industry at the Parkview Health Medical System in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position is part of Sodexo's formal professional development 10-week summer internship program. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to healthcare food and nutrition 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 DoAs an Emerging Talent Intern, you will work closely with managers and hospital leaders to learn all aspects of food and nutrition management, including:

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

What We Offer Compensation 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 Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring 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

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 Are At 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 s 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 & Requirements

Minimum 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.