Culinary Intern (October-January)

Country Club Of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Free Lunch/Dinner during shift

Free Golf on Mondays

401k with Employer Match

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The Country Club of Rochester is seeking a Culinary Intern for October–January in Rochester, NY. The role offers an hourly salary and hands-on experience in a fast-paced professional kitchen.

You will work alongside the Chef de Cuisine to learn recipes, techniques, and kitchen operations. Applicants should be ready to stand for long periods, be team players, and show curiosity for details that enhance dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a culinary program is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and stay on your feet during shifts.
• Team-oriented with willingness to assist wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing menu items and learn CCR’s recipes and standards.
• Support plating and serving to ensure dishes look and taste great.
• Flag shortages or issues to the chefs to keep service running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Contribute to special projects or tasks as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Represent CCR with professionalism as part of the culinary crew.

Education

Culinary program enrollment

Job description

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Culinary Intern (October-January)

Seasonal Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Ready to sharpen your skills and get hands‑on experience in a professional kitchen? As a Culinary Intern at The Country Club of Rochester, you’ll work alongside our Chef de Cuisine and talented kitchen team to learn what it takes to run a fast‑paced, high‑energy culinary operation. This is a great opportunity to build real‑world experience, practice your technique, and see what professional kitchen life is all about!

What You’ll Do

• Help prepare menu items and learn CCR’s recipes and standards while developing your own culinary foundation.
• Support the kitchen team in plating and serving dishes that look as good as they taste.
• Keep things running smoothly by flagging any shortages or issues to the chefs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Jump in on special projects or tasks from the Chef de Cuisine—no two days are exactly the same!
• Represent CCR with professionalism and pride as part of our culinary crew.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who thrives in a busy, fast‑paced environment
• A team player who’s willing to help wherever needed
• Comfortable being on your feet and moving around for long stretches (up to 8 hours).
• Curious and eager to learn—bonus points if you like noticing little details that make the dining experience extra special.

Experience Needed

• Enrollment in (or recent completion of) a culinary program is a plus

Advantages of being a CCR team member include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for Full Time employees!
• Free Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance for Full Time employees!
• 401k with up to 5% Employer Match available to both Full Time and Part Time Employees!
• Free Lunch and/or Dinner during your shift!
• Free Golf on Mondays!
• Many Employee Discounts through LifeMart!