Skip the coffee runs. Forget hanging out in the copy room. Don't even think about twiddling those thumbs. Here, interns are a pretty big deal. We're in your corner, helping you get where you're going with hands-on projects and real responsibilities. So, when your dream job comes knocking, you'll be ready.

Our Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. As a Culinary Intern you will support our Quality Assurance team with consistent food preparation and setting up daily sampling sessions focused on quality for objective sensory evaluations. The best part? You’ll pursue your passion for food with the support of a stable corporate environment.

ALDI's National Services Summer 2024 internship is a paid, hands-on 12-week program designed to develop and prepare you for a future in the business world. As an ALDI Intern you will be challenged both creatively and analytically, while adding value to an innovative company. This position will provide you with the opportunity to develop stronger organizational, communication, and time management skills as well as the opportunity to build your personal network. As you progress through the Internship program our management team will work alongside you to develop your understanding of ALDI's Buying business structure. During your time here, you'll work on a Capstone project that you will present to ALDI leadership at the end of your 12th week.

Position Type: Full-Time (Summer Internship)
Hours: 40 hours per week / 12-week program
Wage: $20.00 per hour eligibility for overtimeWork Location: Batavia, IL (Fully Onsite) 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports assigned National Services department by completing administrative tasks and fulfilling requests as assigned by their direct leader.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, efficiently and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Works closely with members of assigned team to develop subject matter knowledge.
• Works closely with assigned peer advisor.
• Attends company/department/team trainings and internship meetings as appropriate.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism by demonstrating excellent attendance, adhering to company guidelines, meeting objectives thoroughly and on time, etc.
• Completion of a Capstone project and presentation as assigned by your Direct Leader.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies: 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Ability to apply creative solutions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.

Education and Experience:

• In current pursuit of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master's Degree in a relevant field.

Physical Requirements:• Work is performed in a kitchen, office, or a combination of these environments where kitchen equipment, a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.