Culinary Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Culinary Intern Position

We are hiring for a Culinary Intern position to start in August. Address: 801 West Trade St Charlotte, NC. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs. Pay Rate: $13.00 per hour.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today!

General Description:

You will be working closely with the leaders in the hospitality group at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of hospitality and culinary arts. You will gain valuable experience in the culinary arts field including but not limited to: operations, ability to read and follow a standard recipe, sanitation and safety, guest services, problem resolution, menu planning and development, implementation of innovation and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands on experience working in the world of hospitality which will guide you to set the stage for your personal success in a culinary career.

The Requirements:

• Interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Interest in culinary arts
• Attitude of a leader
• Enjoyment of inspiring others
• Good to better interpersonal skills
• General interest and knowledge
• Awareness to sustainability practices
• Interest in one or more of the following:
• Sustainability
• Culinary, Baking or Pastry
• Carbon foodprint
• Farm to Fork
• Quality Assurance

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all):

• Executing operational standards
• Safety: Safe food in a safe environment
• Assuring an exceptional guest experience
• Bring innovation into services
• Financials
• Receiving, Storage, Inventory
• Associate learning and development
• Purchasing, Production, and Execution of menu items
• Operational support of serving platforms
• Understanding the safe operation of equipment.
• Together with the culinary team, working to maintain the standards from the beginning to the end of the shift
• Uniform Compliance
• Guest Service
• Food presentation and merchandising

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.
• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of hospitality and culinary arts.

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.