Foodbuy Procurement Culinary Summer Internship Program (Hybrid, Charlotte, NC)

Internship Program Duration: May 18th, 2026- July 23rd, 2026

Internship Location: Charlotte, NC

Foodbuy Procurement Culinary Summer Internship Program

Foodbuy is looking for an intern to support our Culinary team. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset and hospitality/culinary experience. The goal of Foodbuy’s Internship program is to provide an opportunity to engage in impactful projects acquiring hands-on culinary experience while balancing professional development and leadership growth sessions within a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

What does the Culinary team at Foodbuy do?

• Culinary works directly with customers to align them with contracted products through Chef led engagements such as product showcases, menu development, operational consulting and culinary training.

In this internship program you can expect exposure to the below:

• Analyze data and develop support reports and materials for cuttings and consults.

• Menu and recipe development support.

• Training development support for webinars and live training events.

• Research customer targets and food trends.

• Test manufacturer items for internal feedback and strategy.

• Learn about the Foodbuy supply chain network.

• Gain exposure to all internal Foodbuy systems.

• Meet with all Foodbuy departments to learn how they work together.

• Attend off-site sector, supplier and manufacturer tours.

Requirements:

• Sophomore or Junior studying supply chain, finance, business, analytics or other relevant courses. Hospitality or culinary coursework/experience desired.

• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook

• Strong analytical and technical skills

• Solid organizational and communication skills

Apply to Foodbuy today!

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

At this time, employment-based visa and permanent residency sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Foodbuy is an equal opportunity employer. At Foodbuy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.