Culinary Intern - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm; Walland (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Housing available

Travel perks

Property benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401k match

Training and education

Job summary

Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN invites applicants for a Spring Semester Culinary Internship (January–April 2027). The role supports all aspects of food preparation up to final presentation for guest service under Sous Chefs in a professional kitchen setting.

Interns should have completed at least one year of culinary school. The internship lasts about 15 weeks, with 30–40 hours per week, paid hourly, and housing may be available based on demand.

Qualifications

• The intern is required to have completed at least one year of culinary school.
• Internship lasts approximately 15 weeks.
• Internships available during three trimesters: Jan 1–Apr 30, May 1–Aug 31, Sep 1–Dec 31.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation tasks under Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable prep, stocks, sauces, and meat fabrication.
• Clean work area and kitchen during and after shifts.
• Assist with receiving deliveries to the kitchen and maintain sanitary workstation.
• Work in a supervised environment and coordinate production across days.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Reading recipes

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary school – 1 year completed

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 1471 W. Millers Cove Rd Walland, TN 37886 The Blackberry Culinary Team is looking for Culinary Interns for our Spring Semester (January- April 2027). This position is responsible for all aspects of food preparation up to and including the final presentation of the food for delivery to guests. Responsibilities will include food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes and salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes and salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques
• Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift
• Central role in the production of finished dishes during service periods
• Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen
• Able to take direction, and follow recipes
• Work in a supervised environment
• Works at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken the pace as required
• Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for a smooth transition when other team members take over the station
• Able to plan out work day and accomplish multiple tasks
• Knows basic food product identification
• Able to maintain an organized and sanitary workstation
• Knows how to work in a team environment
• Tasting food for quality assurance

Other duties may be assigned.

Internship Qualifications and Requirements

• The intern is required to have completed at least one year of culinary school.
• The internship will last approximately 15 weeks
• Culinary Internships are available during the following three Trimesters:
  • January 1st- April 30th
  • May 1st- August 31st
  • September 1st- December 31st
• Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date
• The Culinary internship is a temporary position with an expected 30-40 hours per week
• A limited number of positions are available based on housing availability
• Culinary internships are paid at an hourly rate

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading)
• Basic knife skills
• Basic kitchen operations experience
• Experience cooking in a high-level kitchen

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand recipes
• Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for a long period
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional kitchen setting
• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career.

Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.