Culinary Intern, Bon Appetit / San Francisco, CA

Bon Appétit Management Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Appetit is hiring for a Culinary Intern in the Greater San Francisco area for Summer 2027. This paid internship provides hands-on kitchen experience across stations and mentorship from culinary mentors.

The program is designed to expose interns to a leading food service and hospitality organization. Bon Appetit Culinary Internship emphasizes practical, on-site learning with opportunities to engage in wellness and sustainability initiatives and to contribute to events and daily kitchen

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality Management.
• Sanitation standards training completed.
• Completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework.
• Available to work 20–40 hours per week; college credit not required, but documentation can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items across all kitchen stations.
• Rotate through stations: pizza/pasta, deli, salad bar, grill, and international cuisine.
• Engage with guests and tailor plates to dietary needs.
• Review culinary and front-of-house standards.
• Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives.
• Adhere to customer service standards.
• Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist with catering events, including setup and execution.
• Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills.

Job description

Bon Appetit

We are hiring for a Culinary Intern!

• Timing: SUMMER 2027 - May 2027 - August 2027
• Location: Greater San Francisco, CA area
• Schedule: Full-time / to be discussed further upon interview.
• Requirement: Must be currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality Management.
• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Bon Appetit Culinary Internship

The Bon Appetit Culinary Internship Program is a paid program that gives hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational kitchen culture. Working closely with culinary mentors, Bon Appetit interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Bon Appétit is an on‑site restaurant company offering full foodservice management to corporations, universities, museums and specialty venues. Based in Palo Alto, California, Bon Appetit operates more than 1,000 cafes in 33 states for dozens of marquee clients.

OVERVIEW

The Bon Appetit Culinary Internship Program is a paid program that gives hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational kitchen culture. Working closely with culinary mentors, Bon Appetit interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Bon Appétit is an on‑site restaurant company offering full foodservice management to corporations, universities, museums and specialty venues. Based in Palo Alto, California, Bon Appetit operates more than 1,000 cafes in 33 states for dozens of marquee clients.

CULINARY INTERNS WILL

• Prepare menu items across all kitchen stations.
• Rotate through various stations: pizza/pasta, deli, salad bar, grill, and international cuisine.
• Engage with guests and tailor plates to their dietary needs.
• Review culinary and front-of-house standards.
• Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives.
• Adhere to customer service standards.
• Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist with catering events, including set-up and execution.
• Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills.

Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Culinary Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.

Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the Culinary Internship Experience Program

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program
• Meet university’s GPA requirement for internship
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training
• Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework
• Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
• College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.

Culinary Internship Supplemental Experiences

In addition to getting daily hands‑on experience, Interns have the opportunity to meet with subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.