Culinary Intern, Restaurant Associates / New York, NY

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates presents a Culinary Internship at the New York Marriott Marquis in Manhattan. The program runs Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027 with a weekly 20–40 hour commitment and a pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include supporting daily culinary operations, following recipes, and upholding food safety standards. Interns will gain hands-on experience across kitchen functions, inventory management, and events.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program.
• Must meet university GPA requirement for internship.
• Sanitation standards training completed.
• Relevant knife skills or Intro to Culinary coursework completed.

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 program enrollment

GPA requirement for internship

Sanitation training completed

Knife skills / Intro to Culinary coursework completed

Job description

Restaurant Associates - Culinary Internship

• Timing:
  • SPRING 2027 - January 2027 - April 2027
  • SUMMER 2027 - May 2027 - August 2027
  • FALL 2027 - September 2027 - December 2027
• Location: New York Marriott Marquis - 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
• Schedule: Full-time / to be discussed further upon interview.
• Requirements: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.
• Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour.

What You’ll Learn & Do:

• 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

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environments
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participation

Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the Culinary Internship Experience Program:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program
• Meet university’s GPA requirement for internship
• 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
• College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.

Ideal Candidates Will Have an Interest in One or More of the Following:

• Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
• Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
• Reducing the carbon "foodprint"
• Food safety and quality assurance

This is more than an internship, it's an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.