Culinary & Hospitality Interns, FLIK / Fidelity Investments / Smithfield, RI

Compass Group • Smithfield, RI

44d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Fifty years ago, FLIK was launched by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik. Their values of culinary authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create memorable culinary experiences.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary and/or hospitality program and/or have 1 year of industry experience
• Meet university’s GPA requirement for Internship
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training
• Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary/Hospitality coursework
• Must be available to work 20 – 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Rotate through front-of-house roles in the café, 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.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed