Baking & Pastry Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

You will be working closely with the leaders in the hospitality group at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of hospitality, culinary and baking & pastry arts. You will gain valuable experience in the field including but not limited to: operations, ability to read and follow a standard recipe, sanitation and safety, guest services, problem resolution, menu planning and development, implementation of innovation and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands on experience working in the world of hospitality which will guide you to set the stage for your personal success in a foodservice career.

The Requirements:

• Interest in the hospitality and service industry

• Interest in culinary, baking and pastry arts.

• Attitude of a leader

• Enjoyment of inspiring others

• Good to better interpersonal skills

• General interest and knowledge

• Awareness to sustainability practices

Interest in one or more of the following:

• Sustainability

• Culinary, Baking and Pastry

• Carbon foodprint

• Farm to Fork

• Quality Assurance

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all):

• Executing operational standards

• Safety: Safe food in a safe environment

• Assuring an exceptional guest experience

• Bring innovation into services

• Financials

• Receiving, Storage, Inventory

• Associate learning and development

• Purchasing, Production, and Execution of menu items

• Operational support of serving platforms

• Understanding the safe operation of equipment.

• Together with the culinary team, working to maintain the standards from the beginning to the end of the shift

• Uniform Compliance

• Guest Service

• Food presentation and merchandising

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.

• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of hospitality and culinary arts.

Job Summary:

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.