Campus Intern

Sodexo; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo is offering a Campus Intern role at Randolph College where you’ll gain hands‑on learning across food service, facilities, and operations. Training paths vary and no prior experience is required.

You’ll support daily operations, assist with inventory and event prep, and learn Sodexo’s service standards and leadership principles in a large campus setting while developing hospitality and operational skills.

Qualifications

• In pursuit of a college degree.
• Strong interest in pursuing hospitality, food service, facilities management, or event management.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations by assisting frontline teams in food service, maintenance, cleaning, equipment use, cooking, serving, and other functions across various facilities.
• Learn and follow department guidelines, operating procedures, and safety standards, providing feedback as needed.
• Perform day-to-day assignments, special projects, and other duties as assigned, including event preparation, setup, and service support.
• Assist with inventory, data entry, filing, reporting, and updating documentation as needed.
• May be part of a formal Sodexo internship program.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, which may exceed 8 hours.

Education

Pursuing college degree

Job description

Location: RANDOLPH COLLEGE - 66132001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay Range: $15 per hour - $15 per hour

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. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Campus Intern at Sodexo, you will perform and train in various responsibilities under their career concentration, such as food service, culinary, facilities management, accounting, human resources, clerical, marketing, sustainability, premium services, warehouse management, or general operations. This role offers hands‑on learning experiences in event preparation, service execution, inventory management, and guest relations, providing exposure to large-scale food and beverage operations. Throughout the internship, the intern will gain valuable insight into Sodexo’s business practices, operational standards, and leadership principles, while contributing to the team’s overall success. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Support daily operations by assisting frontline teams in food service, maintenance, cleaning, equipment use, cooking, serving, and other functions across various facilities.
• Learn and follow department guidelines, operating procedures, and safety standards, providing feedback as needed.
• Perform day-to-day assignments, special projects, and other duties as assigned, including event preparation, setup, and service support.
• Assist with inventory, data entry, filing, reporting, and updating documentation as needed.
• May be part of a formal Sodexo internship program.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• In pursuit of a college degree.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in hospitality, food service, facility management, or event management.
• No experience required.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.