ARAMARK understands that dietitians have an extraordinary impact on our
ability to provide quality food and nutrition services to our clients, customers
and employees. As one of America’s largest employers of dietitians, ARAMARK has
made a commitment to attracting, retaining and developing a team of dietetic
leaders throughout all of our lines of businesses, including Healthcare,
Education, Senior Living and Correctional Services.
To learn more about our mission and goals or to view estimated expenses of
the program, please click on the appropriate link below.
Dietetic Internship Mission, Goals, Outcomes
Mission Statement
To provide opportunities, incorporating the Commission on Accreditation of
Dietetic Education (CADE) Standards, for interns to acquire knowledge, skills,
and ability to function as entry-level, registry-eligible dietitians, using
ARAMARK’s resources.
Program Goals
Goal #1: The program will develop competent, entry-level,
generalist dietitians utilizing ARAMARK Corporation resources.
Goal #2: The Program will assist in meeting the demand
for qualified dietitians/entry-level managers within the dietetics profession.
Expectations for Interns During Program
The successful ARAMARK intern possesses the following qualities:
- Practical Learning and Application
Quickly learns new
information and skills. Readily applies knowledge and skills to a variety of
work situations. Readily learns and applies new procedures and technology.
- Decisive, and able to deal with ambiguity
Weighs and
takes appropriate risks to maximize efficiencies. Plans and prioritizes
resources. Maintains effectiveness when conditions, tasks, or priorities are
continually changing.
- Customer Service Orientation
Dedicated to meeting the
expectations and requirements of customers. Makes customer satisfaction a high
priority. Identifies with team goals and understands how they can help to
achieve these goals. Shares expertise and helps others when necessary.
- Self Development
Holds self-accountable for personal
development. Learns from experiences for continuous learning and growth.
Actively seeks out new challenges and creates an environment that fosters
innovation.
- Initiative
Actively attempts to achieve goals;
self-starting. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is necessarily called
for. Originates actions without specific direction from others.
- Integrity
Carries out responsibilities and completes
assignments agreed to; keeps commitments. Complies with rules, procedures and
policies. Demonstrates high concern for safety of self and others.
- Influence Others
Demonstrates expertise in establishing
creditability and respect from all levels. Presents ideas logically and
assertively. Facilitates consensus.
- Cooperation
Gets along well with others and puts them at
ease. Understands and shows consideration for the feelings and needs of
others.
If you’re challenged by the opportunity to complete a dietetic internship
program with a company that wants to see your career take off, then we’d like to
meet with you. With ARAMARK, the opportunities are limitless.
Estimated Expenses
Below are some of the estimated expenses associated with our internships:
- Program Application Fee (non-refundable):
$50
- Program Fee: $7,000 (depending on location)
- American Dietetic Affiliate Membership: $43
- Professional Liability Insurance: $35 - $45 (depending on
location)
- Housing (monthly): $600 - $900 (depending on location)
- Utilities, Phone, etc.: Variable (depending on
services/location)
- Meals at facilities: Variable (depending on site policy) -
from free to $5
- Transportation will be the responsibility of the intern
- Professional Meetings: $100
- Lab Coat: $30
- Books: $200 - $250
- Medical and Car Insurance: Variable
- Physical and laboratory testing: Variable (depending on
insurance)
- Background Clearance: (Variable costs associated with
Kansas City Program only)