Kellogg Culinary Intern

Kellogg Center; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kellogg Center is offering a level 2 culinary internship intended to provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will engage across all kitchen operations for events, help mentor MSU student staff, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes leadership, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, with an hourly wage of $18 and minimum 20 hours per week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate outstanding customer service
• Positive and respectful when working with a diverse population
• Basic knowledge of food and culinary arts
• Passion for culinary arts and learning
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen
• Understand kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management to stay on task and adapt quickly

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation
• Assist in food preservation and presentation to guests
• Learn and apply health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Basis dish supervision
• Storing food properly and comply with health regulations
• Assist with inventory control and ensure timely deliveries
• Rotate through all kitchen areas to gain exposure
• Oversee MSU student staff to ensure excellent customer service
• Ensure all team members meet health and safety regulations
• Provide training and guidance to new staff members
• Monitor performance and give feedback
• Ensure service standards and policies are followed
• Provide leadership and motivate the team to maintain a positive environment

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Basic food knowledge

Culinary passion

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Food safety & sanitation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Hospitality Business major(s)

Job description

This posting is intended for a level 2 internship.

Seeking a culinary intern who has a passion for food and wants to gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment, learning all facets of kitchen operations for events hosted by Team Kellogg.

We want you to be the face of Kellogg Center while providing student leadership and outstanding customer service to a wide range of clients and customers.

The intern will assist culinary team in meeting health and safety regulations.

The goal is to find a candidate who wants to gain hands‑on experience in culinary arts and enhance their skills and knowledge through practical experience, helping contribute to the creation of memorable meals for those they serve.

Job duties include

• Assist in preparation of meals
• Assist in food preservation to present our art to customers
• Learn and apply food safety and sanitation standards
• Basis dish supervision
• Storing food properly and compliance with health regulations
• Assisting with inventory control ensuring delivery for quality and quantity ordered
• Rotating though all areas of kitchen to gain exposure to different aspects of the culinary operations.
• Oversee a team of MSU student staff helping ensure we provide excellent customer service
• Ensuring all team members are meeting health and safety regulations
• Provide training and guidance to new staff members
• Monitor performance and give feedback
• Make sure all service standards and policies are being kept
• Providing leadership and motivation to insure positive environment and culture of team

Hourly wage: $18.00
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center

Required Qualifications

• Commitment to outstanding customer service
• Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with diverse population
• Basic food knowledge
• Passion for culinary arts
• Willingness to learn
• Strive in a fast‑paced environment
• Understand kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Focus on attention to detail
• Time management to stay on task and adapt in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

Hospitality Business majors preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds

Work Hours

Variable. Minimum of 20 hours per week including weekends

Work Location

Work Location Kellogg Center (Loc)