Sodexo Intern – Hospitality Operations

Job Description

Sodexo Intern | Sodexo

The Tone:
This is an internship at Sodexo, located in WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY – 10527001 (Detroit, MI). Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. This role allows you to act with purpose and contribute to improving the quality of life for those Sodexo serves, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in various operational areas. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY – 10527001 (Detroit, MI)
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Mission: This intern will train and perform various responsibilities across Sodexo’s operational areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to team success.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Support: Provide hands-on assistance to frontline teams across various facilities for daily food service, maintenance, cleaning, equipment use, cooking, and serving functions.
• Procedural Adherence: Learn and strictly follow department guidelines, operating procedures, and safety standards, offering feedback to improve processes.
• Project & Event Execution: Perform assigned day-to-day duties and special projects, including comprehensive event preparation, setup, and service support.
• Administrative Assistance: Help manage inventory, perform data entry, organize filings, generate reports, and update essential documentation.
• Business Insight: Gain valuable understanding of Sodexo’s business practices, operational standards, and leadership principles.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student. Currently pursuing a college degree.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Skills: Strong interest in hospitality, food service, facility management, event management, and learning operational standards and guest relations.
• Bonus: Open availability for varying shifts, days, and hours.