Lettuce Culinary Externship

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is offering Culinary Externship opportunities in Chicago, Illinois. This program is designed for those looking to gain practical culinary experience, especially in French or Italian cuisine. Candidates must have at least one year of practical experience or be currently enrolled in a culinary program.

The externship lasts between 10 and 16 weeks and includes essential responsibilities such as working various roles at the restaurant and participating in program activities. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• One full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program.

Responsibilities

• Complete designated program activities including seminars and management feedback.
• Perform essential functions in assigned role such as host, server, or cook.
• Safely use all necessary tools and equipment.

Job description

Overview

CULINARY EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join Lettuce Entertain You as a Culinary Extern to gain practical culinary experience in a Lettuce kitchen! Any experience with French or Italian cuisine is a big plus.

• Required: One full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program
• This is a paid opportunity, running 10‑16 weeks (any extensions are at the sole discretion of the Chef and General Manager)
• Externs will be placed in a restaurant concept and hourly role that correlates with their skill level

Externs are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete designated program activities including but not limited to seminars, management feedback and group events
• Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly job description (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern’s supervising manager at designated restaurant location
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights
• Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
• Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Qualifications

• Possess one full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program

Salary Range

USD $16.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.