Paid Culinary Externship: Hands-On Kitchen Training

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is offering a paid culinary externship at UChicago Dining. The externship provides hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, with rotations across multiple departments and a mentored Capstone project.

The program runs for approximately 180 hours, with a schedule that varies by class needs. The position pays $18.00 per hour, and applications are accepted ongoing until openings are filled.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Washburne Culinary Program.
• Interest in culinary arts.
• Approval from school.
• Time commitment.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on training in a professional kitchen across multiple stations (Commissary, Bakery, Catering, Retail, Residential Dining).
• Learn HACCP principles and kitchen safety.
• Labeling, dating, and rotating food products; maintain sanitation and follow recipes.
• Develop knife skills and cooking techniques through mentored practicum.

Education

Washburne Culinary Program enrollment

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed is offering a paid culinary externship at UChicago Dining. The externship provides hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, with rotations across multiple departments and a mentored Capstone project.

The program runs for approximately 180 hours, with a schedule that varies by class needs. The position pays $18.00 per hour, and applications are accepted ongoing until openings are filled.