Culinary Internship: Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Compass Group USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA is offering a Culinary Internship at a Dallas location. The role involves working alongside professional chefs in a fast-paced environment, supporting daily kitchen operations and event catering, with a focus on hands-on learning and skill development.

You will gain practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to the business side of food service while pursuing a culinary degree. This full-time internship is based on the project needs and interview discussions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.
• GPA requirement for internship.
• Sanitation standards training completed.
• Knife skills or Intro to Culinary coursework completed.
• Available to work 20–40 hours per week based on business needs.

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.

Skills

Culinary Arts student

Education

Culinary arts program enrollment

Job description

Compass Group USA is offering a Culinary Internship at a Dallas location. The role involves working alongside professional chefs in a fast-paced environment, supporting daily kitchen operations and event catering, with a focus on hands-on learning and skill development.

You will gain practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to the business side of food service while pursuing a culinary degree. This full-time internship is based on the project needs and interview discussions.