Food Service Intern - Broome

Children•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

The Food Service Intern will learn and collaborate on special functions while gaining experience with the business side of food service operations, including planning, ordering, inventory, and billing. The intern will plan and cook large-batch meals for day-to-day operations and work with various departments to plan and execute special functions, such as golf tournaments, monthly holiday buffets, parent events, and holiday parties. The intern may also take on a semester-long special project to apply classroom learning and improve kitchen or special-event operations.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a Culinary Arts program.
Some experience cooking or working in a kitchen is preferred.
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Nice To Haves

Some experience cooking or working in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

Plan and cook large-batch meals for day-to-day program operations.
Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute special functions and events.
Learn about and support operational tasks, including planning, ordering, inventory, and billing.
Organize and manage documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and entries into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team staff and colleagues in other departments.
Maintain proper food storage, sanitation, and rotation of refrigerators, freezers, and pantries.
Complete required reports and documentation on time and to professional content and presentation standards.
Prepare food for program needs.
Assist with purchasing and ordering food and maintaining inventories.
Manage job functions within established financial limits.
Ensure sharp utensils are safe and securely locked.
Prepare special-event meals, which may include breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or brunches for programs; assigned cooks will monitor these meals.
Optionally complete a semester-long project to apply classroom learning and improve kitchen or special-event operations.

Benefits

Student loan and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
Opportunities for professional development
Agency-paid CEUs, license preparation course, and license exam (listed under full-time benefits)
403(b) with 6% employer contribution (listed under full-time benefits)
PTO plus 9 paid holidays (listed under full-time benefits)
Childcare reimbursement (listed under full-time benefits)
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA accounts (listed under full-time benefits)
Life insurance (listed under full-time benefits)