Baking & Pastry Internship, Wolfgang Puck Catering
Wolfgang Puck Catering – Baking & Pastry Internship
Are you passionate about food and ready to take the next step toward a career in the culinary or hospitality industry? Join our Baking & Pastry Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional pastry chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced, real-world environment. As a Baking & Pastry 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.
Wolfgang Puck has spent decades revolutionizing the dining and events landscape with one singular focus: exceeding expectations every time guests gather for a meal. Austrian-born Chef Wolfgang Puck founded Wolfgang Puck Catering in 1998, bringing best-in-class catering and event dining to spaces of every kind. Today, our team continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, carrying forward Wolfgang's legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the world's most renowned corporate, cultural, and entertainment clients. The hospitality services we provide are through social events, weddings, corporate events, workplaces, and private cheffing.
What You’ll Learn & Do:
- Apply classroom knowledge and baking fundamentals in a hands-on, professional pastry environment
- Prepare baked goods, pastries, and desserts in support of daily operations, while assisting with seasonal specialties and menu innovation.
- Assist with pastry production for catering functions, special events, and high-volume service periods
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
- Assist with ingredient receiving, storage, inventory management, and product rotation
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Participate in associate learning and development activities
- Gain exposure to the business side of pastry operations
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
Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the Baking & Pastry Internship Experience Program:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional baking & pastry or culinary program
- Meet university’s GPA requirement for internship
- Successful completion of sanitation standards training
- Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
- College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.
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 career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship!