College Summer Intern

Job Title:  College Intern (Summer 2027)

Location:  Waukegan, IL (headquarters)

Department:  Various 

Reports To:  Department Head or Supervisor/Mentor

Woodland Gourmet - Cultivating Culinary Passion for over 35 Years

Since 1989, Woodland Gourmet®, formerly Woodland Foods, has been a trusted source of culinary inspiration, deeply rooted in global flavor knowledge and exploration of specialty and dry ingredients. With an unparalleled passion for innovation, partnership with customers to craft custom solutions, responsible ingredient sourcing, and operational excellence, Woodland Gourmet cultivates lasting partnerships through collaborative efforts that cater to the diverse needs of foodservice, industrial, and retail customers. Joining the Woodland Gourmet team provides an opportunity to work with a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a leader if the specialty food products industry.

Woodland Gourmet is looking for college interns for the Summer of 2027.  These internships will provide on-the-job experience at our corporate office in Waukegan, Illinois.  Intern candidates must be enrolled in a degree program relevant to the position.

Internships are designed to provide on-the-job experience at our corporate office and be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he or she may have acquired in school related to his or her area of interest and apply them in a professional setting. Throughout this internship, students will be exposed to a variety of department and company functions and projects.

The budgeted pay range for this position is $19 - $20/hour based on experience and qualifications.

Intern Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily operations and departmental projects and deliverables
• Conduct research, gather data and prepare reports as needed
• Support team members with administrative tasks as needed
• Participate in meetings, take notes and provide follow-up as needed
• Help create and edit documents, presentations or communications
• Shadow other department employees to gain hands-on knowledge of professional workflows
• Collaborate with team members on assigned tasks and projects
• Provide fresh perspectives and contribute creative ideas
• Complete assigned tasks within deadlines and with attention to detail.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to research, analyze, and present findings clearly
• Time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn
• Professionalism and reliability in attendance and conduct.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivation and initiative to take on tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a program pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with concepts related to internship focus (e.g., related course work)
• Authorized to work in the United States

Education:

Must be enrolled in a program pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  

E-Verification:

Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. 

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.