What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Intern position at The Chefs' Warehouse?
About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.
Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Entrepreneurial
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)
We are seeking a motivated college intern to join our Warehouse Operations team. This internship offers hands-on experience in supply chain logistics, inventory control, and day-to-day warehouse functions. You’ll work closely with our operations staff to support product flow, improve efficiencies, and ensure accurate inventory management in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Support inventory cycle counts and help identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for data entry and inventory tracking.
- Observe and participate in logistics processes like order fulfillment and stock replenishment.
- Follow safety procedures and cleanliness standards across all warehouse zones.
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and workflow improvements.
- Collaborate with warehouse staff and cross-functional teams on small-scale projects.
- Learn and contribute to process improvement initiatives in a real-world operations environment.
About You:
- A rising Jr or Sr, currently enrolled in a college/university program, pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- Interest in warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a physical warehouse environment (standing, lifting).
- Strong Analytical skills with intermediate systems knowledge on MS Office
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
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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.
