Paid Culinary Intern, The Kitchen at Farm Sanctuary (onsite housing provided)

Farm Sanctuary • Watkins Glen, NY

7d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary internship program focuses on creating and serving plant-based foods in a beautiful sanctuary. It provides hands-on experience assisting in developing unique specialty foods and menu items, focusing on an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced and growing environment.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Some experience working with customers in a food-oriented setting
• Essential basic kitchen skills for knife handling and kitchen equipment usage
• An understanding of measurements and quantities to assist in completing recipes
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team focus and an upbeat attitude
• Basic knowledge of kitchen safety protocols
• Willingness to commit to Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
• Open to learning about and putting into practice the ideals of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally with proper technique and support.
• Must have basic manual dexterity for safe food preparation, including knife handling and operating standard kitchen equipment with proper training.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures and move safely on potentially wet surfaces.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with team members and guests, including reading recipes, menus, and safety instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience capturing content and editing for social media platforms
• Point of Sale experience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation
• Work with the chef and line-cook to complete daily food preparation needs
• Assist with customers from order to completion process
• Share knowledge of menu items with guests
• Basic understanding of menu nutritional information and allergens as provided by the chef
• Utilize digital POS system for order tracking
• Assist with special events
• Adhere to cleaning and organizational protocols and policies in place
• Ensure guest satisfaction and a positive experience with a “Customer First” attitude
• Assist with both live and online classes

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in Farm Sanctuary’s medical insurance plan starting the first day of the second month of the internship
• Communal housing on sanctuary premises provided and preferred, but not required.
• Each intern is provided with their own bedroom and a shared bathroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed