Cook Intern

** Cook Intern - R.I.S.E. Program**

**Job Category****:** Resort Operations **Requisition Number****:** FOODB04597 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

This position will be responsible for the daily preparation of all basic bulk food products according to company specifications. To prepare and develop tomorrows leaders, the Resort Industry Student Experience (RISE) program provides the structure and resources to harness, teach, and grow talented students into successful career professionals through an immersive, holistic, and dynamic learning experience in the hospitality industry. All internships will consist of hands on work, observations, special projects, leadership development, training, feedback and evaluations. Students will have the opportunity to form connections with both their peers and industry leaders who are in roles in both their own department and others. The Food & Beverage Internship will be an experience working in areas which relate to Food & Beverage. These functions may include, but are not limited to: Cashier, Food Running, Hosting, Dish-washing, Kitchen, Food Prep, Customer Service, Inventory, Serving, Facility Maintenance, etc.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:**

* Read food order slips or receive manual verbal instructions as to food required by patrons and prepare and cook food according to instructions and recipes, working on several different orders simultaneously. Prepare specialty foods following specific methods that usually require short preparation time. Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.

* Wash, cut and prepare foods designated for cooking; stock and restock workstations.

* Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas; clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils.

* Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

* Student pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management, Sports and Recreation Management, Communications, Business, Event Management, or other relevant areas of study

* Experience working in hospitality, food & beverage, hotel operations or related area is a plus

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to do research, gather content and organize information

* Proficiency in prioritizing and organizing assignments

* Ability to meet deadlines and work with internal team members while maintaining a self-directed approach to ongoing projects

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and professional demeanor

* Demonstrated commitment to customer service

* Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

* Ability to collaborate with a diverse population

* Able to demonstrate a positive attitude

* Effectively communicate in English bilingual is a plus

**QUALIFICATIONS**

* Enrolled in college/university courses within 6 months of the start of the internship (recent graduates may apply)

* Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in current good standing with the college/university

* Must not be first two semesters taking college coursework

* Must be able to secure housing in the location of the internship for the duration of the internship

* Must be able to pass and complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening

* Must be able to complete entire program without interruptions

**International Students**

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in a college/university in the United States and possess unrestricted US work authorization. Typically, this means international students must be studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa. Please contact your international student advisor if you have questions regarding your eligibility before you apply.

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**Education**

**Required**

High School Diploma or better.

Some College-no graduation/diploma or better in Hospitality and Resort Management or related field.

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