Step Up 2 Leadership Program 2024- Food Service Intern- East Alabama Medical Center

Aramark’s Step Up to Leadership (S2L) Paid Internship Program targets motivated college underclassmen and rising seniors who are eager to gain valuable business skills and leadership experience. The S2L Program is designed to provide students with key experience, expertise, and resources to help position them competitively for full-time positions post-graduation. 
 
S2L interns gain relevant work experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and professional training to help them pursue what matters to them, both personally and professionally. Throughout the course of this premiere internship program, interns have the unique opportunity to take on leadership roles within Aramark while participating in structured program activities and development exercises. 

Opportunities within the S2L program are focused in seven Career Tracks within our business and provide key milestone experiences specific to each Career Track.  The S2L Program also offers a series of professional development trainings to supplement the learning that occurs through structured account experiences and on-the-job learning. S2L interns can expect: 
 
•    A paid 10–12-week experience 
•    Career readiness training & coaching 
•    Direct engagement with peers, mentors, and managers 
•    Professional network & personal brand development 
•    Structured career path conversations and learning development programs in preparation for potential full-time placement 
 
Aramark’s S2L Program is committed to fostering communities rooted in service, inclusion, and shared prosperity, empowering all individuals to make an impact! 
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist management in overseeing the daily operations of food unit, production, or assist in the supervision of a 
large dining unit.
ESSENTIAL TASKS: List the principle on-going responsibilities that are necessary to accomplish the 
purpose of the job.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. 
Is responsive to customer needs.
• Trains workers in performance of duties and assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote an 
efficient operation. 
• Supervises serving of meals. Inspects kitchen and dining areas, kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure 
sanitary standards are met. Follows established cleaning procedures and schedules. 
• Keeps records such as amount and cost of meals served and hours worked by employees. Completes 
opening and closing checklists per department requirements. 
• Inspects food supplies and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met. 
• Assists in the selection of new employees.
• Assures the observance of all policies, procedures, work standards and checks work for proper completion 
and quality. Takes corrective action if needed.
• Recommends to Director specific actions including transfers, terminations, salary adjustments, overtime, 
discipline and paid days off, based on employee’s performance and the needs of the department.
• Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation, client and within ARAMARK’s Business 
Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports necessary to regulations and codes.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including 
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 
and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
• Performs all other related duties

QUALIFICATIONS

Open to those actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field of study. Please keep in mind that educational requirements may change depending on the responsibilities of the role. 
•    Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends or holidays according to business needs. 
•    Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Aramark for this position now or in the future. 
•    Aramark does not offer housing with the exception of our remote Aramark Destinations locations. 
•    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 
•    All majors are welcome to apply! 
•    Strong organizational and time management skills 
•    Great verbal and written communication skills 
•    Must work well in both team and individualized tasks. 
•     Strong leadership, project management, and execution skills 
•    Dynamic working skills to handle change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment 

EDUCATION

ABOUT ARAMARK

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.