FSQA Undergraduate Intern

FSQA Undergraduate Intern Req #19130 Jessup, MD 20794, USA Job Description Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM About Capital Seaboard For over 60 years, Capital Seaboard has been a trusted provider of fresh seafood and produce to the Mid-Atlantic’s most discerning chefs and foodservice operators. With deep, long-standing relationships across the supply chain, we offer unmatched access to high-quality ingredients—delivered with consistency, care, and speed. From dockside selections to hand-picked farm produce, our team ensures every order meets the highest standards of freshness and flavor. Capital Seaboard’s commitment to reliability, culinary excellence, and personalized service has made us a preferred partner for chefs who demand the best—day in and day out. Position Summary: We are seeking a driven, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. What you’ll do: During the internship, you will work with FSQA and operations to focus on and gain an understanding of production processes across the industry Assist the Food Safety Manager with information gathering and data entry for vendor qualification program Perform data analysis and result reporting for environmental testing of processing rooms Apply critical thinking and problem solving while supporting our validation team to ensure the compliance of our good manufacturing practices requirements Assess specification documents pertaining to vendor provided products as well as company processed products Capital Seaboard has provided top quality produce and seafood to the greater Baltimore/DC area for over 30 years. Their reputation for excellence is driven not only by their commitment to quality but by their pragmatic food safety team. With all Big 9 allergens, three processing rooms, multiple climate-controlled zones, and a dry goods warehouse all under one roof; Capital Seaboard is a complex food safety learning opportunity like no other. This position will offer students the opportunity to build on knowledge obtained from their coursework and apply it to a real-world production setting. Interns will be exposed to active sanitation and manufacturing processes and gain experience monitoring and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices. They will be introduced to HACCP Planning, verification and traceability programs, and Corrective Action Reporting. They will experience weekly mentoring on relevant topics within the industry and have the chance to network with onsite USDA inspectors. This 10-week internship program will extend from the last week of May through the first week of August. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from the facility located in Jessup MD.Interns will be paid hourly at $16 per hour and maximum allowed to work 40 hours a week. This application closes on April 1st 2026, any applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. This posting is for our Undergraduate Internship. If you are currently enrolled in a Graduate program please apply to our Graduate Internship posting. Graduate level applicants to this posting will not be considered. About you: Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college (At least 18 years of age) Seeking a Bachelor of Science/Arts in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Animal sciences, Agricultural sciences, Nutritional sciences, Food sciences, Public health, Community health *preferred Tolerant of a range of environmental conditions including wet and cold (30 Degrees Fahrenheit) Availability to work an in person schedule 40 hours/week throughout summer break.Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-directed and able to work without supervisionEnergetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Perks & Benefits: Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays Health, Dental and Medical Benefits Weekly pay Life Insurance 5% above cost for our high-quality food products Employee discounts for travel and events 401k Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Hiring Rate 16 USD