Culinary Performance Intern, Culinary - Wrigley Field
About The Position
The Culinary Performance Intern is a key member of the Chicago Cubs’ and Levy culinary operations, with primary responsibility for supporting high-level culinary execution in a performance-driven environment. This role works directly under the Executive Chef to assist with daily food preparation, service, and kitchen operations, while collaborating with the performance nutrition team to ensure alignment with approved nutrition standards. This hands-on internship provides practical back-of-house experience in professional food production, inventory management, and foodservice systems within elite sport. The ideal candidate is passionate about culinary excellence, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Interest in sports nutrition is beneficial, but culinary performance remains the primary focus of the role.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a professional kitchen.
- Working knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).
- Strong communication skills with a professional and team-oriented demeanor.
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a performance-based foodservice or sports environment.
- Background or great interest in nutrition education or athlete fueling support at a high-performance level.
Responsibilities
- Report daily to the Executive Chef to receive assignments and priorities.
- Assist with food preparation and cooking according to approved menus and recipes.
- Accurately follow recipes and production standards established by the performance chef and approved by the dietitian.
- Support receiving, organizing, and putting away food deliveries.
- Maintain buffet and service lines to professional standards, ensuring cleanliness, visual appeal, and proper stocking.
- Assist with catering setup, breakdown, and vendor orders as needed.
- Contribute creative ideas to menu execution while maintaining alignment with performance standards.
- Assist with opening and closing kitchen or service locations as required.
- Support the performance nutrition team when requested, under the direction of the Director of Performance Nutrition.
- Assist with packing and organizing nutrition items for team travel.
- Stay informed on current trends and best practices in sports nutrition to support culinary execution within performance guidelines.
- Participate in team dining room carving and action stations to support creativity and menu rotation depending on the season.
- Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in accordance with organizational policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment at all times.
- Assist with inventory tracking and weekly inventory counts.
- Complete additional tasks assigned to support overall kitchen and team operations.
- Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
Benefits
- Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Program
- Discount Marketplace
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
