J1 Trainee Cook

Beyond Grad • Portsmouth, VA

2d

About The Position

The Culinary Internship at The Library Restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a structured 12 -month back -of -house training program designed to develop professional cooking, kitchen management, and leadership skills through seven progressive phases Interns begin by learning U.S. fine -dining standards, sanitation, and inventory systems, then advance through hands -on experience in pantry, sauté, oven, and butchering stations. Throughout the year, they participate in menu development, pricing analysis, and food cost management using systems like Xtra Chef and Toast. As their skills grow, they take on greater responsibilities such as leading inventory counts, coordinating with front -of -house staff, and managing menu projects for seasonal updates and special events. The final phase focuses on leadership -overseeing menu roll -outs, conducting training, and presenting a capstone menu project to the executive chef and general manager. This immersive internship combines technical cooking instruction with real -world kitchen operations and management, preparing participants for professional culinary careers in high volume dining.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional culinary or kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining or high -volume operations
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong foundational knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing over 20 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast -paced, team -oriented environment

Benefits

• $1000 toward flights
• J1 Visa assistance
• Highly subsidised housing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed