Dietetic Internship Program
Aramark has been proud to provide an accredited dietetic program to thousands of interns since 1991. For over 30 years, future registered dietitian nutritionists have chosen the Aramark Dietetic Internship to begin their career with a company who has long been recognized as the trusted leader in service. Many of our graduates are employed as clinical dietitians and managers who embrace the Aramark culture of service and people first.
The Aramark Dietetic Internship strives to build a diverse and equitable program where our interns experience our commitment to showing respect, inclusivity, and a culture of community for all.
The Aramark Dietetic Internship guides an intern’s practice experience in clinical and management rotations with preceptors who are dedicated to training future registered dietitian nutritionists. Preceptors are selected for our interns at locations where an intern lives and wants to pursue a future position in dietetics. Our program is designed to and does meet state licensure and certification laws. You will gain practice experience and become competent to pass the RDN exam.
Six $3,000 Scholarship Opportunities Each Year
Each year, through the Nourish Employee Resource Group, six Aramark Dietetic Interns receive $3,000 scholarships applied directly toward internship tuition.
Exclusive $5,500 Sign-On Bonus
After completing the internship, graduates may qualify for a $5,500 sign-on bonus when they accept an eligible full-time position with:
- Aramark Healthcare+ in a clinical role
- Aramark Student Nutrition in an operations support role
- Aramark Collegiate Hospitality in an operations support role
The bonus is paid after 30 days of employment and requires commitment to remain in the role for at least one year.
This is a potential value of up to $8,500 toward your professional journey when you choose the Aramark Dietetic Internship.
Learn more about scholarship and sign-on bonus opportunities in “Program Expenses.”
The Aramark Dietetic Internship can help you fulfull your educational goals for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietetics.
- If you already hold an advanced degree, you can complete only your required practice hours.
- If you are currently pursuing a master's degree from a university of your choice, you can complete the required practice hours while completing your degree.
- You can complete your practice experience with Aramark while also completing a degree from one of our excellent affiliate universities!
Learn details about the program such as the mission, goals, technology requirements, program completion, steps to becoming an RDN, and state licensure and certification.
Find a summary of the Aramark program schedule for Spring and Fall with holidays and breaks. Learn how practice experience hours may be reduced for interns who can demonstrate advanced knowledge and competence from prior learning.
Plan your finances now while you are applying. A dietetic internship is stressful enough without the additional stress of unplanned finances. View Program Expenses to understand the expenses you can expect to incur during your internship program.
Planning for a dietetic internship includes understanding the program’s core admission requirements. You must meet all admission requirements to be eligible for the program. Prior to completing your application, review our program admission criteria and early decision criteria to determine what you need to be a part of the Aramark Dietetic Internship.
Select up to 5 desired geographic areas where you would like to complete your internship experience in our Aramark hospitals and a Medical Center in Corrections! Your choices will be put into the DICAS application as a dropdown question. Locations are filled based on the ability of the hospital site to accomodate an intern. Many are available for both Spring and Fall Match.
A Day in the Life of an Aramark Dietetic Intern
Listen to a program graduate as she shares experiences with you from her clinical rotation. You can also take virtual tours with managers and dietitians at three locations to better understand your practice experience with Aramark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions frequently asked by students are answered such as the internship finding your preceptors, paying for program costs, and the qualities of a great application.
Ready to take the next step?
The Aramark Dietetic Internship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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