Culinary Internship: Hands-on Kitchen Experience

Compass Group, North America; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Culver City is offering a Culinary Internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. As a Culinary Intern you will work alongside professional chefs in a fast-paced contract food service environment and gain hands-on experience.

The program emphasizes mentorship, skill development, and exposure to the business side of food service. Schedule is full-time with pay rate of $20 per hour; applicants must be enrolled in an accredited culinary program and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.
• Must be available to work 20–40 hours per week.
• Pay rate is $20 per hour.
• Full-time schedule to be discussed at interview.

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.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Team collaboration

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary program enrollment

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Culver City is offering a Culinary Internship designed for students pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. As a Culinary Intern you will work alongside professional chefs in a fast-paced contract food service environment and gain hands-on experience.

The program emphasizes mentorship, skill development, and exposure to the business side of food service. Schedule is full-time with pay rate of $20 per hour; applicants must be enrolled in an accredited culinary program and