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.
Exclusive Sign-On Bonus!
Your internship experience with us will just be the beginning.
Now, we’re thrilled to offer an exclusive Sign-On Bonus tailored specifically for you!
- After completion of the internship, come work for Aramark Healthcare+ in a full-time clinical role,
- Aramark Student Nutrition in a full-time operations support role, or Aramark Collegiate Hospitality in a full-time operations support role
- and receive a $5500 Sign-On Bonus as a token of our appreciation. The bonus will be paid after 30 days of employment and requires a commitment to stay in the role for at least one year.
Your skills, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective are invaluable. Come make an impact with us!
Completing an MS Degree and Affiliate Universities
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!
Program Details
Learn details about the program such as the mission, goals, technology requirements, program completion, steps to becoming an RDN, and state licensure and certification.
Program Schedules
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.
Program Expenses
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.
Admission & Early Decision Criteria
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.
Rotation Sites
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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