Summer 2025 - Food Services Intern

SAS Institute • Cary, NC

326d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers. We're also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that'll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You'll find it at SAS. Our interns aren't coffee runners - they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We'll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer. The mission of the SAS Food Service Department is to support SAS and its employees by offering safe, high-quality food and service, while providing great hospitality. We are responsible for providing lunch in two on-campus cafes, maintaining break rooms, and providing business catering needs throughout SAS campus.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Be a leader.
• Embrace technology.
• Student enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2025.
• Targeted majors: Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Hospitality, Food Service Management or related field.
• Follows all health and safety regulations in the preparation and storage of food and in cleanup of all areas of the café.
• Ability to perform basic food preparation skills, basic knife skills, cooking at correct temperature, and presenting finished dish in an attractive manner.
• Ability to work in hot kitchen or with hot water; ability to stand at worktable or serving line up to seven hours per day.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate quantity food service equipment such as mixer, dish machine, oven, slicer, food processor and cooking principles.
• Experience working in Campus cafeteria, Catering, or a Kitchen.
• Customer service experience.
• ServSafe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food for the on-campus cafes, including hot entrees, soups, sandwiches, pizza, baked goods, and salad bar items.
• Assist in the preparation of food for catering functions.
• Serve food in a customer-facing environment in the cafes or in catering functions.
• Assist in maintaining and restocking break rooms.

Benefits

• Work with (and learn from) the best.
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
• Programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
• On-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master's level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed