ASPIRE Internship - North Carolina Division

ASPIRE Internship Program - Summer 2025

Eligibility:
The Ben E. Keith ASPIRE Internship is open to actively enrolled students entering their senior year or who are current seniors. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit a resume with their application for consideration. You must apply to your preferred location and be responsible for securing housing for the internship’s duration.

About the Program:
Are you ready for a dynamic, hands-on internship that provides real exposure to the inner workings of a leading foodservice distributor? The ASPIRE Internship Program at Ben E. Keith Foods is a paid, 11-week rotational experience designed to offer you a comprehensive understanding of our operations and the foodservice industry.

What Ben E. Keith Foods Does:
For over 100 years, Ben E. Keith Foods has been a leader in the food distribution industry, specializing in purchasing, operations, logistics, credit, marketing, sales, and meat processing. We provide high-quality food products and services to restaurants across the United States, working across the entire food supply chain from sourcing to delivery. Our extensive experience and commitment to service excellence have made us a trusted partner in the industry.

What You’ll Do:
Over the course of the internship, you’ll rotate through multiple departments, gaining a well-rounded view of how our business operates. Areas of focus include:

• Administration (Credit, Accounting, HR)
• Sales
• Operations
• Logistics
• Purchasing

In each department, you’ll engage in small, impactful projects that will deepen your understanding of the business. You’ll also work on a group project with fellow interns, culminating in a final presentation to senior leadership. Previous group projects have explored topics such as:

• Attracting, engaging and developing talent
• Enhancing the intern experience
• Solving supply chain challenges
• Streamlining processes to reduce friction points

By the end of the program, you’ll have developed a solid understanding of the U.S. food supply chain and how Ben E. Keith Foods plays a key role in it.

Program Highlights:

• Duration: 11 weeks
• Start Date: May 19, 2025
• End Date: August 1, 2025
• Location: Interns will be assigned to the specific division they applied to and are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation by May 1, 2025.

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking highly motivated seniors and rising seniors pursuing degrees in fields such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics, Animal Sciences, Meat Sciences, Technology, or related disciplines. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

This paid internship provides an invaluable opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in school to real-world challenges, make meaningful contributions to our company, and lay the groundwork for future career opportunities within the food distribution industry.