Culinary Externship (1 opening for fall)

SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

A fine-dining establishment in California seeks Culinary Externs for a paid program focusing on Japanese cuisine. This role offers exposure to all culinary operations. Ideal candidates will be students with a commitment to quality and a passion for unique food experiences. Responsibilities include participating in culinary rotations and maintaining a sanitary work environment. This part-time externship is ideal for 2nd or 3rd-year culinary students.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality and excellence.
• Passion for creating unique food experiences.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and work calmly in a team environment.
• Ability to work standing for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Can work varying schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Must be a 2nd or 3rd-year student.
• Commitment to the extern rotation and school agreement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotation of culinary operations.
• Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment.

Job description

Culinary Externship (Savory & Pastry) – SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn

This range is provided by SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

What You'll Be Doing In This Role

• This is a paid Culinary Externship program for Culinary students seeking an understanding of a fine-dining experience, focused on Japanese cuisine
• This externship includes exposure to all culinary operations at our restaurant
• Students must commit to a rotation of culinary operations, and their school agreement
• Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure their timely completion
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• In an ideal world, you have:
  • Commitment to quality and excellence
  • Passion for creating unique food experiences
  • Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
  • Ability to listen, communicate, and work calmly in a team environment
  • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
  • Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Ability to work a varying schedule, including overtime, nights, weekends and holidays, and the ability to work 5 shifts per week
  • Continual authorization to work in the U.S. for the duration of the externship
  • 2nd or 3rd-year student
  • Commitment to the extern rotation and school agreement
• What You'll Be Doing In This Role (see above)

Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, climb stairs and steps, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment

Key Competencies

• To have a positive impact, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members
• Be decisive, accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead, and developing contingency plans
• Be an active listener, providing verbal, non-verbal, and supportive feedback, and showing respect and empathy
• Be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills
• Be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing environments
• Maintain high team focus via cooperation and support to other team members
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate the ethos of Kyle, Katina, and the management team

Vertice Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Vertice Hospitality is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and offering opportunities for growth and career development.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Restaurants

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