Culinary Internship: Hands-On Kitchen Experience

Compass Group, North America; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering offers a Culinary Internship in Pleasanton, CA. This paid program provides hands‑on experience alongside professional chefs in a fast‑paced setting, with mentorship and development opportunities.

Interns must be enrolled in a culinary program and available 20–40 hours per week. The schedule is full‑time and pay is $18.00 per hour, with rotations in Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.
• Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs.
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training.
• Successful completion of knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework.

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

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary program enrollment

Tools

Basic kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering offers a Culinary Internship in Pleasanton, CA. This paid program provides hands‑on experience alongside professional chefs in a fast‑paced setting, with mentorship and development opportunities.

Interns must be enrolled in a culinary program and available 20–40 hours per week. The schedule is full‑time and pay is $18.00 per hour, with rotations in Spring, Summer, and Fall 2027.