School Kitchen Intern — Culinary Prep & Service

The Harker School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harker School in San Jose, CA is seeking a kitchen assistant intern to support food preparation for breakfast and lunch, assist in cooking and plating, and help maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Interns must be enrolled in a culinary program, able to pass fingerprint and TB clearance, and prepared for a varied schedule. This role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and efficient operations in a fast-paced school cafeteria.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a culinary school.
• Ability to receive fingerprint clearance from a federal and state background check.
• Ability to provide a negative TB test result.
• Willingness to work a varied schedule assigned by the food service department.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold and hot foods for breakfast and lunch, assist with cooking, baking, portioning, plating and serving.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Support the operation by working with Kitchen Manager, Cooks, Pastry Chef and other staff.
• Assist with menu planning and prep tasks, stock work stations, and field-trip lunches.
• Assist in dishroom and catering, and perform duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary school enrollment

Job description

The Harker School in San Jose, CA is seeking a kitchen assistant intern to support food preparation for breakfast and lunch, assist in cooking and plating, and help maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Interns must be enrolled in a culinary program, able to pass fingerprint and TB clearance, and prepared for a varied schedule. This role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and efficient operations in a fast-paced school cafeteria.