Sodexo Strategic Intern- Patient Services

Sodexo•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kick start your career with a paid internship at Sodexo! Join us for 10 weeks at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Boston, MA 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 Internship Program offers Healthcare Foodservice Management and Culinary Internships. This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to hospital 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. Sodexo is seeking an Strategic Intern - Patient Services based at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, MA. In this role you will work 3-days/week but will need the flexibility to work as needed and able. The position will have you working in a Patient Services role in this 750+ bed hospital. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,000 physicians and 35,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education. BIDMC is a world-class teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and is in the heart of Boston. As a Strategic Talent Intern, you will work closely with managers and hospital leaders to learn all aspects of food service 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

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Food Service Management, Culinary, Business, Nutrition, or a related field
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
Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow professionally within a large corporate organization
Current college student with studies in hospitality/food management, facilities management, engineering, communications, human resources, accounting, marketing or another industry related college program.

Nice To Haves

prior food service experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

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