Culinary Intern

 

The Culinary Intern will support daily food production in a high-volume industrial kitchen serving nutritious, age-appropriate meals for children and youth (ages 5-18). This internship provides hands-on experience in large-scale cooking, food safety compliance, and professional kitchen operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation and batch cooking
• Follow standardized recipes and portion-control guidelines
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and storing food products
• Operate basic industrial kitchen equipment under supervision
• Support cleaning, sanitation, and closing procedures
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Follow all child nutrition and allergen protocols

 

Required Qualifications

• Age 16-24 (culinary student or recent graduate preferred)?Basic culinary knowledge or formal training (school or college)
• Strong interest in food service or culinary career
• Ability to follow instructions and SOPs
• Good personal hygiene and professional attitude
• Physically able to stand for extended periods

 

Preferred (Not Required)

• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Prior kitchen or food service experience
• Interest in institutional, catering, or community food service

 

What Interns Gain

• Industrial kitchen experience
• Food safety & compliance training
• Exposure to large-scale meal production
• Professional mentorship and evaluations
• Skills applicable to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and catering

Provides after-school and community programs for youth development.