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

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through Chartwells Higher Ed, is offering a Culinary Intern position at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte starting August. The role is on-site with a pay rate of $13.00 per hour.

This paid internship focuses on hands-on hospitality and culinary arts experience within a university dining environment. You will work closely with the culinary leadership team to develop skills in operations, recipe following, sanitation, guest services, and menu development, while learning to

Qualifications

• Interest in hospitality and service industry.
• Interest in culinary arts.
• Leadership attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational standards.
• Ensure safe food handling and environments.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Support purchasing, production and menu execution.
• Collaborate with culinary team to maintain standards.

Skills

Hospitality interest

Culinary arts interest

Leadership attitude

Inspiring others

Interpersonal skills

General knowledge

Sustainability awareness

Quality Assurance

Job description

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

Location:

• We are hiring for a Culinary 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.

General Description

You will be working closely with the leaders in the hospitality group at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte,developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of hospitality and culinary arts. You will gain valuable experience in the culinary arts 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 culinary career.

The Requirements

• Interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Interest in culinary 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

• 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 development
• Purchasing, 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.

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.