Hospitality Intern - Culinary en Colonial Williamsburg

The Hospitality Internship - Culinary is an up to twelve-month internship that immerses qualified candidates within the culinary arts field and gives them the opportunity to enhance their education, establish meaningful contacts, improve the quality of their work product through comprehensive feedback, and aspire to a rewarding career in the foodservice industry. Through specialized work plan rotations, each intern will gain invaluable culinary experience.

Work course exposure includes but not limited to the following areas: general kitchen operations, food preparation/production, menu costing, problem resolution, teamwork, communication, and leadership. During the program, interns will receive training and mentorship from industry leaders as they experience all aspects of the kitchen. Hospitality culinary interns will be expected to not only learn various operations, but to develop and begin to lead others within those various areas.

Responsiblities Include:

• Learn and comply with all culinary standards, policies, and procedures
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen area by following health and safety policies
• Learn to ensure high quality and consistency of culinary products
• Read food orders and recipe cards
• Present a welcoming and friendly demeanor with team members and guests
• Train and coordinate with professionals across multiple areas to perform tasks as needed
• Learn to strive to achieve departmental objectives and goals
• Welcome instruction and coaching from department professionals
• Accommodate general and unique requests
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required and Preferred Education and Experience: 

Required:  High school graduate
Preferred:  College experience with culinary exposure

Qualifications: (List minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job successfully.)  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, comfortable with public contact, and strong organizational skills
• Ability to (1) work with co-workers with tact and courtesy; (2) work well under pressure; (3) react quickly to changing priorities
• Strong skills in handling guests' complaints, must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with computers (Internet, email, spreadsheets, etc.); Word and PowerPoint skills helpful
• Ability to work independently; demonstrated dependability, punctuality, and efficiency
• Standards:  Maintain a positive, enthusiastic outlook; smile and greet guests
• Must have basic knife skills