Teen Summer Intern - Culinary Arts
About The Position
Teen Summer Interns will participate in a 6-week, 25-hours-per-week internship with three tracks available: Multimedia Culinary Arts Junior Youth Development Professional (Jr. YDP) All interns will: Attend weekly Career Readiness Workshops Visit three Bay Area Company Field Trips for career exploration Present at the Capstone Final Presentation on Thursday, July 16th. Internship Opportunity: Culinary Arts Intern Shifts: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Assist Culinary Arts staff with lunch service and food prep Help lead cooking workshops for teens Learn about kitchen safety, nutrition, and culinary careers Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced culinary environment Program Components: On-Site Work: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at assigned Teen Clubhouse or Summer School site Interns will always be supervised by trained staff and are never to be left alone with youth. Career Readiness Workshops: Wednesdays at the Teen Clubhouse (Hours Vary) Topics include resume writing, interview skills, workplace communication, professionalism, budgeting, and financial literacy. Field Trips: Three site visits to Bay Area companies (Hours Vary) Participate in employee panels and learn about internship and career paths Eligibility: Active BCGSL membership Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student All selected interns under 18 must provide a valid work permit from their school district prior to starting work. Interest in culinary arts Availability to attend all scheduled shifts, trainings, and program events is required for participation. Must be available for the full duration of the internship (June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026) Open to learning, feedback, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Active BCGSL membership
- Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student
- All selected interns under 18 must provide a valid work permit from their school district prior to starting work.
- Interest in culinary arts
- Availability to attend all scheduled shifts, trainings, and program events is required for participation.
- Must be available for the full duration of the internship (June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026)
- Open to learning, feedback, and professional growth.
- Reliability and responsibility
- Respect for peers, staff, and program expectations
- Willingness to learn new skills and work in a team
- Frequent standing and moving around while assisting youth with equipment and managing the space.
- Must be able to lift and move technology equipment (up to 25 lbs) such as computers, speakers, and DJ setups.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and carrying items as needed to maintain and organize the space.
- Occasional use of basic hand tools for minor repairs or adjustments to equipment.
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases in an office environment, including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses (Negative TB screen required).
- Noise levels in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
Responsibilities
- Assist Culinary Arts staff with lunch service and food prep
- Help lead cooking workshops for teens
- Learn about kitchen safety, nutrition, and culinary careers
- Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced culinary environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
