Baking & Pastry Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group USA is offering a Baking & Pastry Intern position at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, starting in August. This paid internship provides exposure to hospitality operations, culinary arts, and guest service in a campus setting.

Join a learning-focused program with opportunities to develop skills in recipes, sanitation, and menu execution while balancing class schedules. The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Interest in the hospitality and service industry.
• Interest in culinary, baking and pastry arts.
• Attitude of a leader.
• Enjoyment of inspiring others.
• Good to better interpersonal skills.
• General interest and knowledge.
• Awareness to sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Executing operational standards.
• Safety: Safe food in a safe environment.
• Assuring an exceptional guest experience.
• Bring innovation into services.
• Assist with financials.
• Receiving, Storage, Inventory.
• Purchasing, production, and execution of menu items.
• Operational support of serving platforms.
• Understanding the safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain standards from start to end of the shift with the culinary team.
• Food presentation and merchandising.

Skills

Hospitality interest

Culinary interest

Leadership attitude

Interpersonal skills

Sustainability awareness

Job description

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Baking & Pastry Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Location:

• We are hiring for a Baking & Pastry Intern position to start in August.
• Address: 801 West Trade St Charlotte, NC Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
• Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

General Description

You will be working closely with the leaders in the hospitality group at Johnson & Wales University - Charlottedeveloping skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of hospitality, culinary and baking & pastry arts. You will gain valuable experience in the field including but not limited to: operations, ability to read and follow a standard recipe, sanitation and safety, guest services, problem resolution, menu planning and development, implementation of innovation and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands on experience working in the world of hospitality which will guide you to set the stage for your personal success in a foodservice career.

The Requirements

• Interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Interest in culinary, baking and pastry arts.
• Attitude of a leader
• Enjoyment of inspiring others
• Good to better interpersonal skills
• General interest and knowledge
• Awareness to sustainability practices

Interest in one or more of the following

• Culinary, Baking and Pastry
• Quality Assurance

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all)

• Executing operational standards
• Safety: Safe food in a safe environment
• Assuring an exceptional guest experience
• Bring innovation into services
• Financials
• Receiving, Storage, Inventory
• Associate learning and developmentPurchasing, Production, and Execution of menu items
• Operational support of serving platforms
• Understanding the safe operation of equipment.
• Together with the culinary team, working to maintain the standards from the beginning to the end of the shift
• Food presentation and merchandising

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.
• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of hospitality and culinary arts.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.