Jose Lopez, Rosen College of Hospitality Management class of 2010, currently works for General Mills Bakeries and Foodservice Division in Minneapolis as a Business Management Associate.<\/p>\n
While at Rosen College, Lopez took part in a 12-week internship as a Business Management associate intern for the global manufacturer and marketer of consumer food products. The position dealt with sales between General Mills, restaurants, hotels and convenience stores and resulted in a full-time career. The former Hospitality Management major is now responsible for supporting the K-12 foodservice segment.<\/p>\n
While at Rosen College, Lopez was a student ambassador and the vice president of the student chapter of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality.<\/p>\n
He shares, \u201cGeneral Mills Bakeries and Foodservice Division caters to many hospitality operations. When I joined the K-12 team I was surprised to find out that school cafeterias are run like restaurants, as the schools plan menus and execute daily foodservice operations. I was excited to share my knowledge of restaurants with my new team.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the topic of landing a successful internship, Lopez shares, \u201cMy advice to students is to search for a company where you can use skills and experiences that you are passionate about. General Mills is the perfect company for me. Not only do I get to leverage my passions for sales and hospitality, but I get to work for one of the best food companies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lopez recently accepted a promotion and starting Jan. 2012,\u00a0 will become a Foodservice Operator Specialist with Foodservice Sales.<\/p>\n