Culinary Externship - Fall 2025

Turning Stone Resort Casino • Verona, NY

271d • $17

About The Position

This Culinary Externship Program provides students with hands-on experience in a professional kitchen environment through a rotational schedule. It is designed to enhance their culinary skills, knowledge of food preparation, and understanding of kitchen operations. The program aims to prepare students for a successful career in the culinary arts by immersing them in all aspects of kitchen production while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and sanitation.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a culinary program at an accredited college.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret schedules, menus, and related materials.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills for tasks such as measuring ingredients.
• Must be capable of operating kitchen equipment, including but not limited to steamers, fryers, and ovens.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in speaking and understanding English is required for brief interactions with guests and co-workers.
• Must possess strong written communication skills, including the ability to complete forms and engage in standard communication.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• The position requires frequent physical activity, including bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, standing, walking, grasping, manual dexterity, overhead reaching, and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Daily collaboration of recipe and menu development
• The process of dry-aging beef
• Garde Mange in a fine dining atmosphere
• The art of preparing and cooking fish, shellfish and crustaceans
• Handcrafting and extruding pasta
• The fundamentals of braising small and large cuts of beef
• The method of Sous Vide cooking
• Preparing and cooking vegetables and legumes
• Making, stretching, and forming artisan pizza dough
• Food plating and presentation management
• High-end wedding and special event catering
• Pan-searing and grilling various cuts of meat
• Commissary cook and chill program

Benefits

• Strong culinary skills, including food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety, sanitation, and product handling.
• An ability to work efficiently in a high-demand kitchen setting.
• Enhanced knowledge of cost control and inventory management.
• Experience demonstrating professionalism and teamwork in a kitchen environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed