Culinary Intern, Wolfgang Puck Catering / Austin, TX

Compass Group • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a passionate Culinary Intern to gain hands-on experience in the culinary and hospitality industry. This internship offers immersion into the day-to-day operations of contract food service, working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders. Interns will develop practical skills and industry insight in a fast-paced, real-world environment. Wolfgang Puck Catering has a legacy of revolutionizing the dining and events landscape, known for culinary excellence and refined service. The hospitality services provided span social events, weddings, corporate events, workplaces, and private cheffing.

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 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

• 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
• Assist with catering and special events, from preparation and set up to execution
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree