Culinary Intern: Hands-on Kitchen Experience & Mentorship

Compass Group USA; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Pleasanton, CA is offering a Culinary Internship for aspiring chefs. This full-time role provides hands-on experience in daily culinary operations, food preparation, and kitchen organization under professional chefs in a fast-paced, real-world setting.

You must be enrolled in a college or university with a focus in Culinary Arts, be available 20–40 hours per week, and complete sanitation and knife skills coursework as applicable.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization.
• Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards.
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing.
• Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Assist with catering and special events, from preparation and set up to execution.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Participate in associate learning and development activities.
• Gain exposure to the business side of food service, including financials and quality assurance.

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Pleasanton, CA is offering a Culinary Internship for aspiring chefs. This full-time role provides hands-on experience in daily culinary operations, food preparation, and kitchen organization under professional chefs in a fast-paced, real-world setting.

You must be enrolled in a college or university with a focus in Culinary Arts, be available 20–40 hours per week, and complete sanitation and knife skills coursework as applicable.