Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
A Message from the dietetic internship faculty
In unification with our parent organization, the Sodexo Dietetic Internship is committed to inclusion, diversity, and social justice. Our mission is to prepare diverse dietetic interns in a flexible, individualized manner to become entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists.
Our tagline – innovative, inclusive, and individualized – drives all aspects of our internship.
As our nation continues to grapple with social injustices and racism, our internship faculty has prepared a framework to further address diversity in dietetics. We have created this page to share highlights of our journey toward this vision and to provide you with resources related to dietetics, social justice, and diversity.
Based on discussions with interns and our internship faculty, we have made some important changes to our internship program.
Here are 5 commitments we’ve implemented:
We hope you’ll continue to follow our journey as we continue to prepare our interns to serve diverse communities.
Our tagline – innovative, inclusive, and individualized – drives all aspects of our internship.
As our nation continues to grapple with social injustices and racism, our internship faculty has prepared a framework to further address diversity in dietetics. We have created this page to share highlights of our journey toward this vision and to provide you with resources related to dietetics, social justice, and diversity.
Based on discussions with interns and our internship faculty, we have made some important changes to our internship program.
Here are 5 commitments we’ve implemented:
- Added an orientation class on diversity and inclusion for interns presented by Sodexo’s corporate Diversity and Inclusion team.
- Designated a diversity scholarship beginning with the 2021 internship class.
- Revised our monthly intern chat schedule to include topics related to diversity, including but not limited to cultural humility, implicit bias, health at every size, and social determinants of health.
- Continue to evaluate our curriculum to ensure it is inclusive.
- Increased our outreach to DPD programs with BIPOC students, including those in the following:
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Hispanic-serving institutions
- Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions
- Other institutions serving a significant percentage of minorities
We hope you’ll continue to follow our journey as we continue to prepare our interns to serve diverse communities.
Academy of nutrition and dietetics IDEA Action Award Winner!
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The Sodexo Dietetic Internship has been selected for the 2022 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Action Award.
The internship program, in receiving this award, is recognized for its efforts to recruit and retain students from underrepresented groups, as well as its efforts to develop an inclusive learning curriculum. |
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Using Nutrition Science to Advance Clinical Care Delivery
Learn about our dedicated focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy
Learn about our dedicated focus on Medical Nutrition Therapy
Powering Human Care
Unlocking Solutions Today, and Creating the Future, Together
Learn more about what Sodexo does watching the linked video and podcast below
Learn more about what Sodexo does watching the linked video and podcast below
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Stop hunger foundation
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“The mission of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is to ensure that every child in the U.S. grows up with dependable access to nutritious food, and this commitment helps bring us closer to that goal,” Roxanne Moore, executive director of Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, said. “We are proud to continue our work and are hopeful that the White House’s national strategy to end food insecurity will build momentum toward our goal of eradicating food insecurity.”
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Sodexo awards and recognitions
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ABOUT US
Sodexo (us.sodexo.com) , founded in 1966 in France, is a publicly-held corporation that delivers an array of services, nationally and globally. Sodexo manages facilities and provides multiple services in the following market segments: hospitals, senior living facilities, schools, universities, government, leisure, and corporate services. The diversity of potential internship sites allows Sodexo Dietetic Interns to complete their supervised practice in a variety of settings. As a result, we graduate self-directed leaders who are empowered to improve the health and wellness of others, and to advance the field of dietetics.
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Frédéric Anton and Thierry Marx, managers of
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The Sodexo Dietetic Internship is the merger of five previously independent dietetic internships, all of which were sponsored by Sodexo. The first Sodexo internship originated in Allentown in 1982 as a collaboration between Lehigh Valley Hospital and Wood Dining Services. We now function as one very large program where we accept 140 interns each year.
Being the World’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, our program has grown to be one of the nation’s leading Dietetic Internship Programs. The Sodexo Dietetic Internship offers expertise, training, and facilitates and a wide scope of employment opportunities for future dietetic professionals.
Being the World’s leading private employer of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, our program has grown to be one of the nation’s leading Dietetic Internship Programs. The Sodexo Dietetic Internship offers expertise, training, and facilitates and a wide scope of employment opportunities for future dietetic professionals.
Read more about our internship program in our White Paper below
In 2016, we collaborated with the University of Rhode Island to offer an optional Master of Science degree in Dietetics exclusive to Sodexo Dietetic interns. The graduate level classes and curriculum complement the internship rotations.
As we continue to evolve, we are proud to have expanded into 12 Regions throughout the United States to better serve the needs of our community, serve our interns where they live and provide employment opportunities nationwide.
As we continue to evolve, we are proud to have expanded into 12 Regions throughout the United States to better serve the needs of our community, serve our interns where they live and provide employment opportunities nationwide.
Careers
If you apply and get matched with us, our goal is to retain you as a Sodexo employee. Upon graduation from the dietetic internship or graduate program, Sodexo will offer numerous entry-level dietitian positions available nationwide. In addition, the internship team, along with Sodexo recruiters will assist you in finding a job with Sodexo.
Some of the benefits our part-time and full-time Registered Dietitians Nutritionists receive include:
Some of the benefits our part-time and full-time Registered Dietitians Nutritionists receive include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with matching
- Reimbursement for annual Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) dues
- State licensure/certification dues
- Free continuing education activities provided by Sodexo
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education reimbursement for external opportunities
- Thinking about getting a DCN or PhD degree while working for us?
After working for Sodexo for 1 year, you may be eligible for tuition reimbursement; a benefit worth $5000 each year.
Culture of Inclusion @ your workplace
Sodexo's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is supported by our nine Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) which foster a culture of inclusion and provide networking, learning and development opportunities. To learn more about our corporate commitment and our EBRGs, follow this link.