Culinary & Pastry Internship Opportunity

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States The Harker School Full time
Culinary Intern Position Summary

The Culinary Intern will be immersed in a meaningful educational experience by working with department staff.

The intern will learn about day-to-day duties of the food service department and work with staff to complete tasks.

Responsibilities include prepping and preparing cold and/or hot foods for breakfast and lunch, helping cook, bag, tray, and serve meals, and working as part of the food service team to maintain the efficiency of the overall kitchen operation.

Additionally, the intern will assist with menu planning, help prep food for special events, stock work stations, pack field trip lunches when needed, wrap, label, and date all unused food, maintain, clean, and sanitize the kitchen, and prep menu foods needed for the next day.

Key qualifications include thorough knowledge of proper food handling procedures, knowledge of and ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, and ability to work cooperatively in a kitchen environment.

This position is Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week, with occasional weekends.

Pastry Intern Position Summary

The Pastry Intern will be immersed in a meaningful educational experience by working with department staff.

The intern will learn about day-to-day duties of the food service department and work with staff to complete tasks.

Responsibilities include helping cut, tray, and serve desserts, working as part of the food service team to maintain the efficiency of the overall kitchen operation, and assisting with menu planning.

Additionally, the intern will help prep food for special events, stock work stations, pack field trip lunches when needed, wrap, label, and date all unused food, maintain, clean, and sanitize the kitchen, and prep menu foods needed for the next day.

Key qualifications include thorough knowledge of proper food handling procedures, knowledge of and ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, and ability to work cooperatively in a kitchen environment.

This position is Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week, with occasional weekends.

Requirements
  • Must be currently enrolled in culinary school
  • Ability to receive fingerprint clearance from a federal and state background check
  • Ability to accept guidance, supervision, and instruction
  • Willingness to work a varied schedule of hours and days assigned in order to fulfill the needs of the food service department of The Harker School
Our Mission

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment.

We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and love of learning.

Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents.

We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.


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