Culinary Arts Program – 11149

Cetusa; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A luxury oceanfront resort in Fort Lauderdale is seeking interns and trainees for its culinary program starting in May/June or October 2026. Successful candidates will learn high-volume food service, assist in food preparation, and advance their management skills. Applicants must be students or recent graduates in restaurant management or culinary arts, with prior kitchen experience and advanced English. This role offers a dynamic environment at one of Fort Lauderdale’s popular beachfront resorts.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be restaurant management or culinary arts students or recent graduates.
• To apply, a degree or professional certificate is required.
• Advanced English and prior kitchen work experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of high-volume food service.
• Assist in preparing food and menu items under supervision.
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties.

Skills

Advanced English

Prior kitchen work experience

Education

Restaurant management or culinary arts degree

Foreign post-secondary academic institution certificate

Job description

Start Date: May/June or October 2026
Program Duration: 12 months
Hours: 32-40 hours/week
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Number of positions offered: 2 for May/June, 2 for October
Housing: none provided

This host company is a 4-star luxury oceanfront escape known for its private beach, lagoon-style pool, updated rooms, and full-service spa, making it one of Fort Lauderdale’s most popular upscale beachfront resorts. Known as “The Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale is a beach-centric, water-loving city packed with outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and scenic waterways!

Position Description:

• Learn all aspects of high-volume food service
• Assist in preparing food for service (e.g., chop vegetables, butcher meat, or prepare sauces)
• Assist in preparing menu items under supervision
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties
• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be restaurant management or culinary arts undergraduate/graduate students OR be recent graduates who begin program within 12 months of the graduation date
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must have either a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post‑secondary academic institution and at least 1 year of prior related work experience in the restaurant management or culinary arts field acquired outside the United States OR 5+ years of experience in this field.
• Applicants must have prior kitchen work experience
• Advanced English is required