Paid Culinary Internship: Hands-on Kitchen & Mentorship

Compass Group USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms & laundering

Job summary

Compass Group USA invites applications for a paid Culinary Internship at the Baltimore area location. The program runs Summer and Fall 2027 and offers hands-on kitchen exposure, mentorship, and dining service experience in a leading foodservice organization.

Interns must be enrolled in a related college program, meet GPA requirements, complete sanitation training, and be available 20–40 hours per week. Transportation and meals are provided at select sites.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts.
• GPA requirement for internship program.
• Sanitation standards training completed.
• Knife skills or Intro to Culinary coursework completed.
• Available to work 20–40 hours per week based on internship needs.
• College credit is not required; documentation can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through FOH and BOH stations depending on location or needs.
• Engage with guests and tailor plates to dietary needs.
• Meet with team dietitian.
• Review culinary and front-of-house standards.
• Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives.
• Adhere to service standards and safety protocols.
• Assist with catering events, including setup and execution.
• Develop professional relationships and interpersonal skills.

Education

Culinary/Hospitality program enrollment

Job description

Compass Group USA invites applications for a paid Culinary Internship at the Baltimore area location. The program runs Summer and Fall 2027 and offers hands-on kitchen exposure, mentorship, and dining service experience in a leading foodservice organization.

Interns must be enrolled in a related college program, meet GPA requirements, complete sanitation training, and be available 20–40 hours per week. Transportation and meals are provided at select sites.