Culinary & Pastry Intern at The Harker School

The Harker School•San Jose, CA

32d•$24

About The Position

Culinary Intern Position Summary The Culinary Intern will be immersed in a meaningful educational experience by working with department staff. The intern will learn about day to day duties of the food service department and work with staff to complete the duties. Preps/prepares cold and/or hot foods for breakfast and lunch. Helps cook, bag, tray, and serve meals. Works as part of the food service team and helps to maintain the efficiency of the overall kitchen operation by supporting the Cooks and Kitchen Manager. Food Service employees are expected to support the school's goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and conduct themselves professionally at all times. This position is Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week—occasional weekends. Pastry Intern Position Summary The Pastry Intern will be immersed in a meaningful educational experience by working with department staff. The intern will learn about day to day duties of the food service department and work with staff to complete the duties. Assists in prepping and preparing cold and/or hot desserts. Helps cut, tray, and serve desserts. Works as part of the food service team and helps to maintain the efficiency of the overall kitchen operation by supporting the Pastry Chef and Kitchen Manager. Food Service/Pastry employees are expected to support the school's goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and conduct themselves professionally at all times. This position is Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week—occasional weekends. Click here to learn more about our Food Service Program: http://www.harker.org/food-program . Expected hourly wage: $24.00

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in culinary school
Ability to receive fingerprint clearance from a federal and state background check
Ability to receive a negative TB (Tuberculosis) test result
Ability to accept guidance, supervision, and instruction
Willingness to work a varied schedule of hours and days assigned in order to fulfill the needs of the food service department of The Harker School
Thorough knowledge of proper food handling procedures
The ability to change tasks efficiently and complete assigned jobs on time
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Developed knowledge of knife skills and cooking techniques
Knowledge of and ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively
Ability to work cooperatively in a kitchen environment
Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
Ability to understand, accept, and follow; guidance, instruction, supervision, and requests for assistance
Must work in a noisy and crowded environment
Must work in and around fumes and odors
Exposure to varying temperatures
Exposure to chemicals used in washing dishes, utensils, and surrounding areas of the kitchen
Frequently immerses hands in water
Must wear proper slip-resistant shoes at all times
Must wear required uniform at all times

Responsibilities

Assists with menu planning
Prep sandwiches
Prep and maintain salad bar
Help prep food for special events
Stock work station
Assist in prep/preparing and serving meals
Pack field trip lunches when needed
Wrap, label, and date all unused food
Maintain, clean and sanitize kitchen
Prep menu foods needed for the next day
Help stock, prepare, and serve food for snack bar
Organize and clean walk-in, freezer, storeroom and put orders away in proper F.I.F.O
Assist in other areas, including Dish room, Catering, etc.
Other duties as needed and assigned by the Cook, Kitchen Manager or Food Service Director