Culinary Internship — Hands-On Kitchen & Events Experience

Compass Group USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is offering a Culinary Internship in Los Angeles to immerse students in everyday kitchen operations and real-world food service leadership. You will work under professional chefs on recipe execution, safety, and quality control, gaining hands-on experience in a contract food service environment.

You will participate in mentorship, structured learning, and projects that build culinary skills and industry insight, paving the way for a successful career in hospitality and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program
• Meet university GPA requirement for internship
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training
• Successful completion of relevant knife skills 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.

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

Skills

Food safety awareness

Guest service mindset

Education

Enrolled in culinary program

GPA requirement for internship

Sanitation standards training

Knife skills coursework

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering is offering a Culinary Internship in Los Angeles to immerse students in everyday kitchen operations and real-world food service leadership. You will work under professional chefs on recipe execution, safety, and quality control, gaining hands-on experience in a contract food service environment.

You will participate in mentorship, structured learning, and projects that build culinary skills and industry insight, paving the way for a successful career in hospitality and