Training or Internship

CETUSA; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing: 2-week temporary stay

Job summary

Cetusa in Erie, PA offers a 12‑month Internship/Trainee program in hospitality management. You will learn all facets of high‑volume food service, assist with food prep, and support menu execution under supervision to build supervisory skills.

Applicants must be students in restaurant management or culinary arts (undergrad/grad) or recent graduates within 12 months, or holders of a foreign degree/certificate with related hospitality experience. Advanced English is required.

Qualifications

• Must have prior kitchen work experience.
• Advanced English is required.
• Experience in high-volume food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of high-volume food service.
• Assist in preparing food for service (e.g., chop vegetables, butcher meat, or prepare sauces).
• Assist in preparing menu items under supervision.
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Advanced English

High-volume service

Education

Restaurant management or culinary arts (undergrad/grad)

Job description

Start Date: October-December 2026
Program Duration: 12 months
Hours: 32-40 hours/week
Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Number of positions offered: 2
Housing: 2-week temporary stay

Host Company Description:

Nestled in the quaint community of Erie, Pennsylvania, this waterfront host company has stunning views of Lake Erie! It is close to Presque Isle State Park, which offers stunning views and recreational activities. Erie has a diverse heritage reflected in its architecture and neighborhoods, and its small-town charm makes it a unique place to visit or live.

Position Description

• Learn all aspects of high-volume food service
• Assist in preparing food for service (e.g., chop vegetables, butcher meat, or prepare sauces)
• Assist in preparing menu items under supervision
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties
• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be restaurant management or culinary arts undergraduate/graduate students OR be recent graduates who begin program within 12 months of the graduation date
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must have either a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least 1 year of prior related work experience in the Hospitality/Tourism Management field acquired outside the United States OR 5+ years of experience in this field.
• Applicants must have prior kitchen work experience
• Advanced English is required