About the role#
This is a 12-week paid, full-time internship based at our home office. You will work directly with our Nutrition team to support our customers, employees, and partners. The team uses AI as a core collaborator, and you will gain hands-on experience developing intelligent systems to create real-world business impact.
What you'll do#
- Write menus, ensuring they are accurate, nutritionally balanced, and follow dietary guidelines.
- Input and analyze nutrition data to maintain databases, identify trends, and generate reports.
- Create and update customer-facing materials, including fact sheets, presentations, educational content, and online resources.
- Attend networking events and engage in our mentorship program.
- Shadow professionals across the organization to explore different career paths.
- Participate in community and stewardship efforts.
- Develop professional skills through workshops covering communication, presenting, and other topics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Wyoming, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid and includes benefits such as weekly pay, flexible hours, a store discount, and an employee assistance program.
About Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service is a family-operated broadline food service distributor. Founded in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It supplies food products to operators across the United States and Canada. The organization also runs over 170 retail stores that are open to the public.
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