Culinary & Hospitality Interns, FLIK / Smithfield, RI

Culinary & Hospitality Intern Positions

Flik Hospitality Group is hiring immediately for Culinary & Hospitality Intern positions.

Location: 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917

Schedule: To be discussed further upon interview.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

The FLIK Internship Program is a paid program that gives culinary and/or hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational food service operation. Working closely with hospitality mentors, FLIK interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization.

FLIK 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 "platinum service" customer service standards.
• Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist with catering events, including setup and execution.
• Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills.

FLIK Hospitality Interns will:

• Rotate through front-of-house roles in the caf, catering, and coffee shop.
• Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
• Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup.
• Assist with marketing tasks, including signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
• Adhere to "platinum service" customer service standards.
• Review catering and front-of-house standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.

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.

FLIK Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the FLIK Internship Experience Program:

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary and/or hospitality program and/or have 1 year of industry experience
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/Hospitality 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.

FLIK Internship Program Professional Development Opportunities:

In addition to daily on-the-job FLIK training, Interns have the opportunity to participate in a variety of value-added program events via LMS/WebEx/Zoom/Teams during the internship experience which include:

• Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor
• Connection to subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams via Office Hours.
• Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation)
• Networking opportunities with other interns
• Exit interview with your internship team

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.