Culinary & Hospitality Interns, Restaurant Associa

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Culinary Interns: 

Are you passionate about food and ready to take the next step toward a career in the culinary or hospitality industry? Join our Culinary Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced, real-world environment. As a Culinary Intern, you’ll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service, developing practical skills and industry insight that will set the stage for your future success.

What You’ll Learn & Do:

• Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
• Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing
• Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem-solving
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Participate in associate learning and development activities
• Gain exposure to the business side of food service, including financials and quality assurance

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environments
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in culinary arts and the hospitality industry
• Enrolled in a culinary program or relevant coursework (preferred, not required)
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have an Interest in One or More of the Following:

• Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
• Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
• Reducing the carbon “foodprint”
• Food safety and quality assurance

This is more than an internship, it’s an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.

Hospitality Interns:  

Join our hospitality team and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals across diverse functions. This internship is designed to develop your skills and competencies to thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and contract food service. You’ll work closely with leadership within your sector and account, gaining exposure to operations, marketing, guest services, sales and catering, problem-solving, innovation, and client relationship management.

What You’ll Learn & Do:

• Contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and client relations
• Provide operational support across front-of-house, back-of-house, catering, marketing, and administrative functions
• Support the execution of operational standards and contractual commitments
• Assist with financial activities, including profit & loss and loss prevention
• Help ensure safety, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety standards
• Participate in associate learning and development initiatives
• Gain experience in people management, including scheduling and time management
• Assist with inventory management and loss prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and skills to succeed in diverse hospitality environments
• Gain practical experience through observation and active participation in multiple hospitality functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Experience, knowledge, or studies related to hospitality (preferred but not required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Preferred Interests:

• Sustainability and environmental impact (e.g., carbon “foodprint,” farm-to-fork practices)
• Quality assurance and food safety
• Contract food service management

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational hospitality skills while working in a variety of operational settings, setting you up for a successful career in the field.