Culinary-Focused Foodservice Sales Internship

Culinary-Focused Foodservice Sales Internship (NorCal) Location: Bay Area / Central Valley, CA Type: Paid Internship (1 Month) Industry: Foodservice / Culinary Sales Company: Sinco Inc Compensation: Hourly wage + mileage + tolls + sales bonuses About the Role Are you a culinary student or early-career chef looking to expand your skills beyond the kitchen? Join a fast-growing, trend-forward food company for a paid internship opportunity in Northern California. This hands-on, field-based role is your chance to learn the foodservice sales process directly from an experienced industry leader. You’ll visit restaurants, build relationships with chefs and owners, demo premium food products, and create sample dishes on the fly. This is an immersive opportunity that blends culinary creativity with real-world sales experience. What You’ll Do • Travel daily to restaurants in the Bay Area, Sacramento and Central Valley to introduce and demo our product line. • Prepare sample dishes in commercial kitchens to showcase product versatility and value. • Build and maintain strong relationships with chefs, buyers, and operators. • Cold-call and conduct in-person product drop-ins to generate interest and brand awareness. • Collaborate with our regional broker reps on territory development. • Submit brief daily reports to track visits, feedback, and conversions. Who You Are • Currently studying culinary arts, a recent culinary graduate or a competent self taught chef with culinary chops. • Fearless, highly motivated, energetic, and eager to build industry connections. • Confident in a professional kitchen and comfortable interacting with new people. • Able to create impromptu sample recipes and presentations. • Spanish-speaking a plus (not required). • Based in the Central Valley or East Bay with own car. What We Offer • Paid internship with hourly compensation. • Mileage reimbursement and toll coverage. • Sales bonuses for conversions and leads. • Exposure to foodservice sales, account development, and broker operations. • A respected product line and a brand that chefs already love. • High-impact learning, meaningful contacts, and a lot of fun. Note: This internship is a one-month, temporary position intended for professional development. It does not automatically lead to full-time employment, but it offers a valuable pathway into the food and hospitality industry. Timing: Interview will be remote/Teams. Training begins the week of March 16th with the job running for 3-4 weeks in March and/or April. Ready to build your future in foodservice sales? Apply now and take your next big step. [email protected] Apply tot his job