Baking & Pastry and Culinary Interns, Wolfgang Puck Catering / Los Angeles, CA
About The Position
Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking passionate and motivated Baking & Pastry and Culinary Interns to join their team. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, real-world environment, working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders. Interns will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service, developing practical skills and industry insight. The program is designed to set the stage for future success in the culinary or hospitality industry, with opportunities for mentorship and real development. Wolfgang Puck Catering has a legacy of revolutionizing the dining and events landscape with innovative cuisine and refined service, catering to a variety of clients and events.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional baking & pastry or culinary program
- Meet university’s GPA requirement for internship
- Successful completion of sanitation standards training
- Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework
- Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
Nice To Haves
- Interest in Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
- Interest in Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
- Interest in Reducing the carbon “foodprint”
- Interest in Food safety and quality assurance
Responsibilities
- Apply classroom knowledge and baking fundamentals in a hands-on, professional pastry environment
- Prepare baked goods, pastries, and desserts in support of daily operations, while assisting with seasonal specialties and menu innovation.
- Assist with pastry production for catering functions, special events, and high-volume service periods
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
- Assist with ingredient receiving, storage, inventory management, and product rotation
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Participate in associate learning and development activities
- Gain exposure to the business side of pastry operations
- Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
- Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
- Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing
- Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem-solving
- Assist with catering and special events, from preparation and set up to execution.
Benefits
- College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
