Culinary Intern: Master Every Kitchen Station

APK Cultural Exchange; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

APK Cultural Exchange offers a culinary internship where you will rotate through Prep, Hot Line, Cold Station, Pastry, Expeditor, Kitchen Administration, and Sanitation. You will learn all aspects of kitchen operations and supporting administration.

You will gain hands-on experience in plating, recipe execution, inventory awareness, and food safety practices essential for professional growth in a busy kitchen environment in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Prep Station: assist with chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, organizing supplies to support cooks.
• Hot Line / Cook Station: cook and assemble hot dishes following recipes and timing.
• Cold Station / Garde Manger: prepare salads and cold appetizers with focus on presentation and portioning.
• Pastry / Bakery: assist with baked goods, dough handling, and dessert plating techniques.
• Expediter / Service Station: ensure proper plating and timing with service team.
• Kitchen Administration: observe inventory, ordering, and record-keeping for kitchen ops.
• Sanitation / Safety: learn cleaning procedures and hygiene standards for kitchen compliance.

Job description

APK Cultural Exchange offers a culinary internship where you will rotate through Prep, Hot Line, Cold Station, Pastry, Expeditor, Kitchen Administration, and Sanitation. You will learn all aspects of kitchen operations and supporting administration.

You will gain hands-on experience in plating, recipe execution, inventory awareness, and food safety practices essential for professional growth in a busy kitchen environment in Buffalo, NY.