Culinary Intern, Restaurant Associates / Washingto

Compass Group • Irvine, CA

58d

About The Position

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. What You’ll Learn & Do: 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 Learning Objectives: Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environments Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participation This is more than an internship, it’s an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.

Requirements

• 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
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• 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

• Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
• Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
• Reducing the carbon “foodprint”
• Food safety and quality assurance

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environments
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participation

Benefits

• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees