Culinary Intern

Overview:

The Culinary Intern ensures all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities:

· Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.

· Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.

· Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.

· Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.

· A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.

· The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.

· Ability to communicate with other team members.

· Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.

· Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.

· Complete other duties as assigned by management.

· Ability to work a restaurant Line.

· Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications:

· Required to have at least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.

· Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.

· Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures.

· Able to follow recipes.

· Must have unexpired Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.

· The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.

· Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.

· Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.

· Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.

· Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell