DoW SkillBridge Internship

About the role

At US Foods, we are proud to support military talent as they transition to civilian careers. Through our SkillBridge partnership, service members gain valuable hands-on experience, expand their professional networks, build new skills, and explore career pathways across a variety of business functions. This opportunity is exclusively available to active-duty U.S. military service members approved to participate in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Program and who are within their final 12 months of military service. This internship is unpaid and is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits. Participants remain active-duty military personnel throughout the program and continue to receive their military pay and benefits from the U.S. military.

Responsibilities

• Learn about operations within a national foodservice distribution organization
• Participate in leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• Support business initiatives, projects, and day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization
• Develop skills related to communication, problem solving, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Gain exposure to business processes, technology, customer service, logistics, supply chain, people leadership, and other corporate functions
• Build professional relationships and learn about civilian career pathways
• Receive coaching, mentorship, and feedback from business leaders
• Fellowship assignments vary based on business needs, location, candidate background, and available opportunities.
• Based on business needs, location, and the participant's military experience and career interests, SkillBridge opportunities may be available in a variety of career fields, including but not limited to: Supply Chain, Logistics, and Distribution; Sales and Account Management; Operations Leadership (including Vice President of Operations in Training roles); Fleet, Transportation, and Facilities Management; Diesel Technician and Mechanical Maintenance Careers; Human Resources and Talent Acquisition; Corporate and Business Support Functions

Requirements

• Leadership experience and commitment to teamwork
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Accountability and attention to detail
• A customer-focused mindset
• A passion for continuous improvement and professional growth
• Military experience from all branches and occupational specialties is encouraged to apply.
• Be an active-duty service member approved or eligible for participation in the DoW SkillBridge Program
• Be within the final 12 months of active-duty service
• Obtain command approval in accordance with military branch requirements
• Meet any location-specific requirements associated with the fellowship assignment

Pay

This internship is unpaid.

Benefits

Not eligible for company-sponsored benefits; participants remain active-duty military personnel and continue to receive their military pay and benefits from the U.S. military.