Operations Intern, Canteen / Kansas City, KS

Canteen North America; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Canteen North America offers a summer internship in the Kansas City area, May–August 2027, with Monday–Thursday schedules and up to 34 hours per week. Interns will gain hands-on experience across Marketing, Retail, Branch Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain while supporting Coffee, Vending, and Micro-Markets services.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university, meet GPA requirements, and be available for 32–40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in a college or professional hospitality or culinary program (proof of enrollment required)
• Meet your school’s GPA requirement for internships
• Be available to work 32–40 hours per week, based on business needs and program requirements
• Have strong organizational skills and be comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Understand the basics of customer service and client relationships
• Note: College credit is not required, but we can provide documentation if needed

Responsibilities

• Assisting with projects that improve business performance
• Supporting customer service efforts and occasionally interacting with clients
• Helping organize tasks for Micro Markets, Vending, and Coffee Services
• Sharing ideas to improve workflows and best practices
• Collaborating with your team to streamline operations and increase efficiency

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Job description

Basic Details

• Timing: SUMMER 2027 - May 2027 - August 2027 (dates are customizable based on school schedule)
• Location: Kansas City, KS metropolitan area.
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, up to 34 hours per week
• Requirement: Must be currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Pay Range: $18.00 per hour.

About Canteen

At Canteen, we make break time better. We provide food, snacks, coffee, and self-service retail options that help companies create great workplaces. Our work combines friendly service, great food, and smart technology to keep things running smoothly.

Our people are the reason we succeed; they’re passionate, team-oriented, and always ready to make an impact.

If you bring the energy, strong customer service skills, and a positive attitude, we’ll bring the opportunity, innovation, and support to help you grow. Let’s shape the future of the industry together.

Internship Overview

As an intern with Canteen (part of Compass Group), you’ll get hands‑on experience in how we operate and support our clients. You’ll learn best practices from industry leaders and apply them to real‑world projects.

Your internship may include work in areas like:

• Marketing & Customer Service
• Retail & Merchandising
• Branch Operations & Support Services
• Finance, Purchasing & Supply Chain
• Profit & Loss Management

You’ll also gain exposure to our core services:

• Coffee & Refreshments
• Vending Services
• Avenue C Micro-Markets

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting with projects that improve business performance
• Supporting customer service efforts and occasionally interacting with clients
• Helping organize tasks for Micro Markets, Vending, and Coffee Services
• Sharing ideas to improve workflows and best practices
• Collaborating with your team to streamline operations and increase efficiency

Job Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a college or professional hospitality or culinary program (proof of enrollment required)
• Meet your school’s GPA requirement for internships
• Be available to work 32–40 hours per week, based on business needs and program requirements
• Have strong organizational skills and be comfortable multitasking in a fast‑paced environment
• Understand the basics of customer service and client relationships
• Note: College credit is not required, but we can provide documentation if needed

About Compass Group

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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 protected 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.