Culinary Internship Program

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Round Rock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking Culinary Interns for its internship program. This program offers on-the-job training, mentoring relationships with regular coaching, and opportunities to connect with culinary leaders and peers. The internship involves front-line work and exposure to various supervisory roles. Interns will rotate through different areas and kitchens, gaining experience in multiple concepts, scratch cooking, and large-scale food service. The program is designed for those interested in learning systems and understanding how Kalahari manages food service from intimate dinners to feeding large volumes of guests. Previous cooking experience is necessary.

Requirements

Previous cooking experience is necessary.
A student enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in a Culinary or Pastry Arts Program (Kalahari is a Certified Externship Site for CIA externs).
A student enrolled in a culinary or pastry arts program at a community college or university.
The internship is typically a minimum of 12 weeks but can be customized according to curriculum requirements.

Nice To Haves

Successful interns will be strongly considered to remain with the company after graduation.

Responsibilities

Gain on-the-job training in culinary arts or baking and pastry arts.
Receive mentoring and regular coaching from culinary leaders.
Rotate through various areas and kitchens, including multiple concepts like Double Cut Steak House, Sortino’s, Cinco Nino’s, B-Lux Bar & Grill, waterpark eateries, banquets, baking/pastry, and the production kitchen.
Participate in scratch cooking and learn systems for large-scale food service.
For Baking & Pastry Arts focus: rotate through roles including bulk recipe batching, bread production, pastry/cakes, and displays/plating.
Assist in other areas as business volumes vary.
Showcase talents and make a positive difference during the internship.