Culinary & Hospitality Interns, Restaurant Associa

Compass Group•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

We have openings for Culinary & Hospitality Interns this summer. Hospitality Internship Join our hospitality team and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals across diverse functions. This internship is designed to develop your skills and competencies to thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and contract food service. You’ll work closely with leadership within your sector and account, gaining exposure to operations, marketing, guest services, sales and catering, problem-solving, innovation, and client relationship management. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational hospitality skills while working in a variety of operational settings, setting you up for a successful career in the field. Culinary Internship Are you passionate about food and ready to take the next step toward a career in the culinary or hospitality industry? Join our Culinary Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced, real-world environment. As a Culinary Intern, you’ll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service, developing practical skills and industry insight that will set the stage for your future success. This is more than an internship, it’s an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a college/university.
Genuine interest in the hospitality and service industry
Experience, knowledge, or studies related to hospitality (preferred but not required)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Genuine interest in culinary arts and the hospitality industry
Enrolled in a culinary program or relevant coursework (preferred, not required)
Basic communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Sustainability and environmental impact (e.g., carbon “foodprint,” farm-to-fork practices)
Quality assurance and food safety
Contract food service management
Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
Reducing the carbon “foodprint”
Food safety and quality assurance

Responsibilities

Contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and client relations
Provide operational support across front-of-house, back-of-house, catering, marketing, and administrative functions
Support the execution of operational standards and contractual commitments
Assist with financial activities, including profit & loss and loss prevention
Help ensure safety, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety standards
Participate in associate learning and development initiatives
Gain experience in people management, including scheduling and time management
Assist with inventory management and loss prevention
Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing
Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem-solving
Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
Participate in associate learning and development activities
Gain exposure to the business side of food service, including financials and quality assurance