Culinary Intern

Army Navy Country Club; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA seeks a Culinary Intern for the summer season of 2027. This is a seasonal internship offering hands-on exposure to Banquets, Catering, and A La Carte service across five dining outlets.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, gaining experience in all kitchen stations and service styles while delivering Five-Star guest experiences for 7000+ members.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Critical thinking and initiative to solve challenges.
• Professional conduct and ethics are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays with ~40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational duties with the culinary team.
• Prepare food per club recipes ensuring quality and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized workstation throughout the day.
• Develop knife skills and cooking techniques (sauté, braise, bake, grill, fry).
• Safely operate kitchen equipment (char-grills, flattop grills, deep fryers, ovens, slicers).
• Monitor internal temperatures and holding temperatures per health guidelines.
• Handle food concerned with allergens and special diets.
• Communicate needs for product requisitions to each kitchen.
• Report to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Collaborate with other interns for planning and events with ANCC members.
• Provide friendly, Five-Star service to members and guests.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Stamina

Job description

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Culinary Intern

Seasonal Arlington, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3367

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.50 Hourly

Culinary Intern for the Summer Season of 2027

Job Description

Army Navy Country Club is a prestigious, private, member-owned Country Club with two locations in Northern Virginia. It is a Platinum Club of America which ranks in the top 4% of private clubs nationwide. Our team is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic culinary interns to join our Arlington facility during our Centennial year.

This is a seasonal, immersive internship opportunity that offers a well-rounded experience for culinary students and graduates alike. Interns will gain exposure to the various F&B operations at our facility including Banquets & Catering as well as A La Carte service in five different dining outlets, each with their own varying concepts.

This internship will be hands on, as you will become part of our team that strives to provide Five-Star service for over 7000 members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Integrate with our culinary team to execute daily operational duties.
• Prepare food in accordance with club recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation throughout the day.
• Practice and develop knife skills as well as cooking skills related to sauteing, braising, baking, grilling, and frying.
• Proficiently and carefully use equipment including but not limited to char-grills, flattop grills, deep fryers, high-capacity and combi ovens, deli slicers, stand mixers.
• Use thermometers to test internal temperature as well as hot and cold holding temperatures to ensure all are within health department guidelines.
• Properly handle food as it relates to allergens and specialized diets.
• Communicate for requisition of product as needed in each kitchen.
• Work closely with and report directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Collaborate with other F&B interns for planning and execution of intern events attended by ANCC membership.
• Offer friendly, 5-Star service to members and guests.

Qualifications and Standards

• Professional kitchen experience outside of the classroom is preferred.
• Ideal candidates possess critical thinking skills and the ability to take initiative to solve challenges.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Act in a highly professional manner and understand that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Open availability to work during varied hours of the day as well as weekends and holidays during the predetermined duration of your internship. Anticipate working no less than 40 hours per work week.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)