ASPIRE Internship -...

Location:7600 Will Rogers Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. ASPIRE Internship Program - Summer 2027 Must be graduating between May 2027 and May 2028 Minimum GPA of 3.0 required Resume required with application Apply to your preferred location; you are responsible for securing your own housing for the internship’s duration Important Note: Relatives of current Ben E. Keith employees are not eligible to apply for the ASPIRE Internship. 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) 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 Identifying sales areas for penetration 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 17, 2027 End Date: July 30, 2027 Pay: $22.00/hour Schedule: 40 hours/week 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, 2027 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. Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families. Short and Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Educational Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Credit Union We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positivelyimpact the quality of the decisions we make about our business. Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believeour differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr Ben E. Keith