Culinary Intern — Mentorship & Real Kitchen Experience

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Houston is offering a Culinary Internship for students currently pursuing a Culinary Arts degree. The program provides hands-on experience in contract food service, working with professional chefs and event teams, and exposure to daily operations, inventory, and catering support.

Interns gain mentorship, development opportunities, and a path toward leadership while contributing to guest service and culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program.
• GPA requirement for internship must be met as per university policy.
• Sanitation standards training must be completed.
• Knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework completed.
• Available to work 20–40 hours per week based on business needs.

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

Culinary Arts program enrollment

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Houston is offering a Culinary Internship for students currently pursuing a Culinary Arts degree. The program provides hands-on experience in contract food service, working with professional chefs and event teams, and exposure to daily operations, inventory, and catering support.

Interns gain mentorship, development opportunities, and a path toward leadership while contributing to guest service and culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.