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Operations intern

The Chefs' Warehouse

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The Bronx, NY
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Job Overview:

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)

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our logistics team as a Routing and Dispatch Intern. The intern will assist in coordinating daily operations, optimizing delivery routes, and supporting real-time communication with drivers. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management to gain hands-on experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in planning and optimizing delivery routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Support dispatch operations by monitoring driver schedules and ensuring timely service.

• Communicate with drivers to provide route updates and resolve issues in real-time.

• Enter and maintain accurate data related to routes, deliveries, and performance metrics.

• Generate reports on delivery performance and service quality.

• Help ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and delivery status requests.

About You:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with routing/dispatch software (a plus).

• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in logistics, dispatch, or customer service (internships or part-time work).

• Knowledge of GPS navigation systems and route planning

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.