Culinary Intern: Dining & Café Ops with Growth Path

UMOM New Day Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix is offering a Culinary Enterprises Intern position within the Residential Dining and Helpings Café teams. The role begins with a 90‑day training period, with a performance review at the end to assess opportunities and possible transition to full-time.

You will gain hands-on experience in food prep, kitchen operations, POS usage, barista skills, and dishwashing, while supporting a mission‑driven organization helping families experiencing homelessness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience through UMOM's Homegrown Training Program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Checks in and out with the Manager or supervisor on duty in department (Residential Dining or Cafe).
• Oversees first in/first out on all products in reach-in(s), walk-in(s) and freezer.
• Sweeps, mops, and organizes storage areas and racks.
• Learns to take inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Works with volunteers as needed.
• Cleans and maintains the dish area and equipment.
• Preps and serves food, learns POS operations and cafe procedures.
• Follows prep sheets, recipes, and safety guidelines.
• Completes assigned background checks and drug screening requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

UMOM Homegrown Training Program

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix is offering a Culinary Enterprises Intern position within the Residential Dining and Helpings Café teams. The role begins with a 90‑day training period, with a performance review at the end to assess opportunities and possible transition to full-time.

You will gain hands-on experience in food prep, kitchen operations, POS usage, barista skills, and dishwashing, while supporting a mission‑driven organization helping families experiencing homelessness.