Culinary Intern, Eurest / Special Projects / Charlotte, NC

Culinary Intern Position

We are hiring immediately for a Culinary Intern position.

Location: Compass Group Headquarters - 2400 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

Schedule: 35 hours per week / Monday - Thursday

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, "connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise," is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world's most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Eurest Culinary Internship Overview

The Eurest Culinary Internship Program is a paid program that gives hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational kitchen culture. Working closely with culinary mentors, Eurest interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. For more than 50 years, the Eurest brand has supported clients across the world, delivering restaurant quality foodservice in corporate and office settings. Today, Eurest USA partners with more than 58% of the Fortune 100, serving a wide variety of industries including technology, finance, life sciences, manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, casinos and airport lounges.

Culinary Interns Will

• Prepare menu items across all kitchen stations.
• Rotate through various stations: pizza/pasta, deli, salad bar, grill, and international cuisine.
• Engage with guests and tailor plates to their dietary needs.
• Review culinary and front-of-house standards.
• Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives.
• Adhere to customer service standards.
• Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist with catering events, including set-up and execution.
• Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills.

Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Culinary Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.

Internship Candidates Must Meet The Criteria Below To Be Eligible For The Culinary Internship Experience Program:

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program
2. Meet university's GPA requirement for internship
3. Successful completion of sanitation standards training
4. Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework
5. Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
6. College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.

Culinary Internship Supplemental Experiences: In addition to getting daily hands-on experience, Interns have the opportunity to meet with subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.