Job Description

Culinary & Hospitality Internship

Join our Culinary Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced, real-world environment. As a Culinary Intern, you'll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service, developing practical skills and industry insight that will set the stage for your future success.

What You'll Learn & Do:

• Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
• Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing
• Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem-solving
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Participate in associate learning and development activities
• Gain exposure to the business side of food service, including financials and quality assurance

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environments
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in culinary arts and the hospitality industry
• Enrolled in a culinary program or relevant coursework (preferred, not required)
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have an Interest in One or More of the Following:

• Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
• Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
• Reducing the carbon "foodprint"
• Food safety and quality assurance

This is more than an internship, it's an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.

Hospitality Interns:

Join our hospitality team and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals across diverse functions. This internship is designed to develop your skills and competencies to thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and contract food service. You'll work closely with leadership within your sector and account, gaining exposure to operations, marketing, guest services, sales and catering, problem-solving, innovation, and client relationship management.

What You'll Learn & Do:

• Contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and client relations
• Provide operational support across front-of-house, back-of-house, catering, marketing, and administrative functions
• Support the execution of operational standards and contractual commitments
• Assist with financial activities, including profit&loss and loss prevention
• Help ensure safety, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety standards
• Participate in associate learning and development initiatives
• Gain experience in people management, including scheduling and time management
• Assist with inventory management and loss prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and skills to succeed in diverse hospitality environments
• Gain practical experience through observation and active participation in multiple hospitality functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Experience, knowledge, or studies related to hospitality (preferred but not required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Preferred Interests:

• Sustainability and environmental impact (e.g., carbon "foodprint," farm-to-fork practices)
• Quality assurance and food safety
• Contract food service management

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational hospitality skills while working in a variety of operational settings, setting you up for a successful career in the field.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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