Top 10 Food and Beverage Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 food and beverage companies hiring OPT students include Sodexo, Sysco, and Aramark, spanning food service management, ingredient manufacturing, packaged goods, and distribution across the U.S. Migrate Mate is tracking 1,182 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with food science, supply chain, engineering, business, or operations, these employers offer roles where OPT work authorization is accepted without any employer filing requirement.
Which food and beverage companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Sodexo
Food ServiceOperationsFacilitiesSodexo has 387 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any food and beverage company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Sodexo provides food service, facilities management, and employee benefits services to organizations worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Hospitality & Guest Services474
- Food Service202
- Nursing108
- Healthcare Administration90
- Customer Service & Support89
+412 roles across other teams
Open roles at Sodexo387 openSee all 387+ Sodexo OPT jobsApplyFood Operations ManagerTowson, Maryland · On-siteApplyDietitian Nutritionist ITarboro, North Carolina · On-siteApplyExecutive ChefMountain View, California · On-siteApplyEnvironmental Services / Custodial Operations ManagerWinchester, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyGeneral Manager 1Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · On-site - 02
Sysco
Food DistributionSupply ChainLogisticsSysco has 251 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Account Management. Sysco distributes food products, kitchen equipment, and supplies to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and institutions across North America.
Open roles by team
- Sales220
- Account Management199
- Inside Sales192
- Consulting & Strategy105
- Customer Service & Support87
+177 roles across other teams
Open roles at Sysco251 openSee all 251+ Sysco OPT jobsApplySales ConsultantMontgomery, Alabama · On-siteApplySales RepresentativeMentor, Ohio · On-siteApplyDistrict Sales ManagerColorado Springs, Colorado · On-siteApplySafety SpecialistMedley, Florida · On-siteApplySales CoordinatorLas Vegas, Nevada · On-site - 03
Aramark
Food ServiceHospitalityOperationsAramark has 125 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Aramark delivers food, facilities, and uniform services to education, healthcare, sports, and corporate clients.
Open roles by team
- Hospitality & Guest Services136
- Food Service66
- Customer Service & Support60
- Human Resources27
- Project & Program Management25
+148 roles across other teams
Open roles at Aramark125 openSee all 125+ Aramark OPT jobsApplyStudent ManagerTempe, Arizona · On-siteApplyJunior Events SpecialistNew York, New York · HybridApplyRetail DirectorBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyHuman Resources ManagerLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyClinical DietitianTewksbury, Massachusetts · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 2,200+ OPT jobs- 04
PepsiCo
BeveragesConsumer GoodsMarketingPepsiCo has 85 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Sales. PepsiCo manufactures and markets a portfolio of beverage and snack food brands sold in more than 200 countries.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics47
- Sales38
- Customer Service & Support38
- Project & Program Management27
- Account Management24
+154 roles across other teams
Open roles at PepsiCo85 openSee all 85+ PepsiCo OPT jobsApplyWarehouse SupervisorHowell, Michigan · On-siteApplyDistribution Beverage SpecialistMaumelle, Arkansas · On-siteApplyDelivery District LeaderAlexandria, Louisiana · On-siteApplyProcess Improvement EngineerCranston, Rhode Island · On-siteApplyManufacturing Process Ops LeaderPhoenix, Arizona · On-site - 05
Dennis Group
EngineeringFood ProcessingDesignDennis Group has 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Dennis Group provides planning, architecture, and engineering services for food and beverage processing facilities.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management64
- Engineering (Non-Software)57
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering38
- Construction32
- Mechanical Engineering14
+47 roles across other teams
Open roles at Dennis Group66 openSee all 66+ Dennis Group OPT jobsApplyStructural EngineerDuluth, Georgia · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerSpringfield, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerSalt Lake City, Utah · On-siteApplyRecruiter IIAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyEntry Level Packaging Systems Design Engineer ISpringfield, Massachusetts · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
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Bunge
AgribusinessCommoditiesSupply ChainBunge has 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Accounting. Bunge is an agribusiness and food company that processes and trades oilseeds, grains, and other agricultural commodities.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics45
- Accounting32
- Finance31
- Compliance & Legal24
- Business Operations23
+141 roles across other teams
Open roles at Bunge66 openSee all 66+ Bunge OPT jobsApplyAssistente FinanceiroSouth Carolina · HybridApplyAnalista Fiscal JúniorSouth Carolina · HybridApplyAnalista de Suprimentos PlenoSouth Carolina · HybridApplyAnalista Financeiro JúniorSouth Carolina · HybridApplyAnalista Automação JúniorSouth Carolina · Hybrid - 07
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Food ManufacturingSupply ChainOperationsTyson Foods Incorporated has 63 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Compliance & Legal. Tyson Foods produces and markets chicken, beef, pork, and prepared food products to retail and foodservice customers worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations26
- Compliance & Legal19
- Consulting & Strategy16
- Maintenance & Repair15
- Human Resources13
+140 roles across other teams
Open roles at Tyson Foods Incorporated63 openSee all 63+ Tyson Foods Incorporated OPT jobsApplyAdvisor HRSpringdale, Arkansas · On-siteApplyNurse ManagerForest, Mississippi · On-siteApplyBroiler Tech Advisor IGrannis, Arkansas · On-siteApplyMaintenance Electrical TechnicianWaverly, Nebraska · On-siteApplyMaintenance FabricatorWaverly, Nebraska · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 2,200+ OPT jobs- 08
Perdue
PoultryFood ManufacturingSupply ChainPerdue has 62 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Project & Program Management. Perdue Farms produces poultry and grain-based food products distributed to retail, foodservice, and institutional customers.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics28
- Project & Program Management27
- Manufacturing Operations24
- Nursing16
- Business Operations13
+113 roles across other teams
Open roles at Perdue62 openSee all 62+ Perdue OPT jobsApplyCustomer/Vendor Master Data AnalystSalisbury, Maryland · On-siteApplyHatchery Maintenance Mechanic IIHurlock, Maryland · On-siteApplyMaintenance SuperintendentCromwell, Kentucky · On-siteApplyProduction ManagerSioux City, Iowa · On-siteApplyMaintenance SupervisorSalisbury, Maryland · On-site - 09
Eataly
Food RetailHospitalityCulinaryEataly has 39 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Hospitality & Guest Services and Food Service. Eataly operates Italian food marketplaces combining grocery retail, restaurants, and cooking education under one roof.
Open roles by team
- Hospitality & Guest Services48
- Food Service17
- Customer Service & Support14
- Project & Program Management8
- Human Resources7
+59 roles across other teams
Open roles at Eataly39 openSee all 39+ Eataly OPT jobsApplyRestaurant Sous ChefDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyRestaurant Assistant General ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyLine CookWest Palm Beach, Florida · On-siteApplyFresh Market ManagerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyMarketing Operations ManagerLos Angeles, California · On-site - 10
Niagara Bottling
BeveragesManufacturingSupply ChainNiagara Bottling has 38 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). Niagara Bottling manufactures private-label purified and spring water products for major retail chains across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations35
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Warehouse & Logistics15
- Project & Program Management14
- Maintenance & Repair14
+51 roles across other teams
Open roles at Niagara Bottling38 openSee all 38+ Niagara Bottling OPT jobsApplyPlant Sanitation SupervisorKansas City, Missouri · On-siteApplyEngineering Technician IDiamond Bar, California · On-siteApplyPlant Quality ManagerMiddleburg, Florida · On-siteApplyMaintenance SupervisorHazle Township, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyHuman Resources ManagerMissouri City, Texas · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Find 2,200+ OPT jobsFood and Beverage OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Sodexo has the most, with 387 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Sysco (251) and Aramark (125). Across the 10 food and beverage companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 1,182 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students on Optional Practical Training are eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their degree, provided the role is directly related to their field of study. STEM graduates can apply for a 24-month extension. Eligibility requires maintaining valid F-1 status, a recommendation from a Designated School Official, and an approved Employment Authorization Document from USCIS. The employer does not file anything to authorize OPT work.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization runs through the student, not the employer. After receiving a job offer in a role related to your field of study, request an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, who will update your SEVIS record. You then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives, you present it to the employer and your start date is confirmed. The employer simply hires you; no government filing is required on their end.