Lettuce Culinary Externship

Lettuce Entertain You

Culinary Externship Opportunities

Join Lettuce Entertain You as a Culinary Extern to gain practical culinary experience in a Lettuce kitchen! Any experience with French or Italian cuisine is a big plus.

Required: One full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program
This is a paid opportunity, running 10-16 weeks (any extensions are at the sole discretion of the Chef and General Manager)
Externs will be placed in a restaurant concept and hourly role that correlates with their skill level

Externs are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities

Participate in and complete designated program activities including but not limited to seminars, management feedback and group events
Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly job description (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern's supervising manager at designated restaurant location
Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights
Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Qualifications

Possess one full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program

Salary Range

USD $16.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.

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