Spring - January 2027 Culinary Arts Internship

Biltmore; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored housing

Job summary

Biltmore in Asheville, NC offers culinary interns a hands-on opportunity to rotate through two professional kitchens to gain confidence and experience. Culinary students will learn meat and fish fabrication, knife skills, pasta production, sauce prep, and plate design.

Schedules vary across seven days with day or evening shifts; this full-time internship requires a minimum of 35 hours weekly. Housing is offered where space permits; payroll deductions apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of an accredited culinary training program.
• Minimum training commitment is 12 weeks.
• Commitment to guest-focused service and culinary skill development.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through two of Biltmore's professional kitchens.
• Gain experience in meat and fish fabrication, knife skills, and sauce prep.
• Learn fresh pasta production and plate design; participate in service settings.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat fabrication

Fish fabrication

Pasta production

Plating design

Guest service

Education

Culinary training program

Job description

Job Description

Interns will have the opportunity to rotate through two of Biltmore's professional kitchens to gain confidence and experience in different restaurant environments. Field trips and other training opportunities are provided, including experiences with our sustainable farming and field-to-table programs.

Culinary students will gain knowledge and skills in areas such as meat and fish fabrication; knife skills; a la carte service; buffet and banquet service; classical sauce preparation; fresh pasta production; and plate design and presentation.

Schedules will vary throughout a seven-day work week. Must be available for day or evening shifts, weekends and holidays included. This position is full-time, offering a minimum of 35 hours weekly. ($18.00 hourly)

Employer-sponsored housing is offered, space permitting. The weekly cost is payroll deducted.

General Requirements

All candidates must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited culinary training program. Minimum training commitment is 12 weeks. We seek candidates who are committed to guest-focused service and passionate about developing culinary skill in a variety of settings.

Physical Requirements

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work area.
• Ability to remain ambulatory and in stationary positions throughout work shift.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, push, pull, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds, on a regular basis for periods of up to 10 hours.
• Able to work effectively in a kitchen environment with occasional extremes in temperature (heat, cold, humidity) for an extended period of time.