Culinary Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte at Compass Group[...]

Comunidade Metodista; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a Culinary Intern in Charlotte to support the hospitality team while learning hands-on in a university setting. The role offers practical exposure to operations, safety, guest service, and menu execution, aligned with campus dining services.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience in culinary arts, sustainability awareness, and professional development, with schedule to be determined by class commitments and business needs.

Qualifications

• Interest in hospitality and service industry.
• Interest in culinary arts.
• Positive leadership attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational standards.
• Ensure safe food in a safe environment.
• Assure an exceptional guest experience.
• Bring innovation into services.
• Handle purchasing, production, and execution of menu items.
• Provide operational support across serving platforms.
• Maintain uniform compliance and guest service standards.
• Support learning and development of associates.

Skills

Hospitality interest

Culinary arts interest

Leadership attitude

Inspiring others

Interpersonal skills

General interest

Sustainability awareness

Job description

Location:

• We are hiring for a Culinary Intern position to start in January .
• 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.

Job Summary

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.

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 :

• Sustainability
• Culinary, Baking or Pastry
• Carbon foodprint
• Farm to Fork
• 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
• Uniform Compliance
• Guest Service
• 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.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

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.

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.

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.