Job Specifications
Brief Description
2026 Summer Internship Program
Position Title: Summer Intern
Location: Bronx, NY
Program Length: 10 weeks (June 1 – August 7, 2026)
Position Type: Paid Internship
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
About Baldor Specialty Foods
Baldor Specialty Foods began as part of the iconic Balducci’s retail store in Greenwich Village and has grown into a leading specialty food distributor serving some of the most respected names in the food industry. For more than 30 years, Baldor has curated and delivered the highest-quality ingredients from around the world using cutting-edge logistics and an unwavering commitment to service.
Today, we serve restaurants, hotels, country clubs, hospitals, and other foodservice partners across multiple regions. Over the past seven years, Baldor has achieved consistent double-digit growth while expanding geographically and across product categories, channels, and capabilities. At our core, we are builders—focused on quality, efficiency, and making great food possible.
Program Overview
At Baldor, interns don’t sit on the sidelines.
As a Summer Intern, you’ll be embedded within a specific team and contribute to real, meaningful work that supports our daily operations. You’ll tackle live projects, help solve real business challenges, and gain exposure to how a complex food distribution operation runs—from sourcing and technology to logistics and customer experience.
You’ll leave the summer with a clear understanding of how your work fits into the bigger picture of getting fresh, high-quality food to customers every day.
Internship Opportunities by Team
We are hiring one intern per team in the following areas:
Marketing
Sales
Procurement
Help Desk
IT Engineering
Product Management (E-Commerce)
Operations Data Analytics
Quality Control & Inventory Control
Industrial Engineering
HR / Legal
What All Interns Will Experience
Regardless of team placement, every intern will have the opportunity to:
Work on meaningful, real-world projects—not simulated assignments
Participate in regular 1:1s with their manager and receive ongoing coaching
Learn how different departments collaborate across the organization
Spend time on the warehouse floor to understand Baldor’s core operation
Present work and insights to peers and senior leaders
Develop professionally by seeing how operational decisions impact customers, quality, and profitability
Build relationships across the company and within the food industry
Additional Perks
Team meals and product tastings
Tours of supplier facilities or local farms
End-of-summer presentation to leadership
Invitations to company events
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment
What Will Help You Succeed At Baldor
You take initiative and don’t need constant direction
You’re comfortable asking questions and saying, “I don’t know—but I’ll find out”
You balance attention to detail with the ability to move quickly
You understand that working with fresh food means some days are unpredictable
You welcome honest feedback and see it as a tool for growth
Apply today and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor.
About the Company
Baldor is one of the largest importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We buy directly from domestic farmers and international growers and provide customers with a consistent supply of fresh foods, prepared however they need it. We supply a full range of foodservice clientele from white tablecloth restaurants, hotels, corporate feeders, upscale food markets, hospitals, school cafeterias, country clubs, in-flight caterers and everything in between. Baldor is now...
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