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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Education & Teaching
  • Round Rock

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  • You must be a student in a culinary/pastry program or have a year of commercial kitchen experience, seeking hands-on work for at least 12 weeks, customizable per your curriculum.
  • You will assist in various kitchen roles, including baking, recipe batching, and plating, while learning supervisory skills and adapting to different culinary areas as needed.

Requirements

  • One or more of these criteria must apply to be eligible:
  • A student enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in a Culinary or Pastry Arts Program. (Kalahari is a Certified Externship Site for CIA externs)
  • A student enrolled in a culinary or pastry arts program at a community college or university.
  • No formal schooling but has at least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant. Someone seeking hands-on work experience and gaining invaluable industry knowledge
  • Kalahari's Culinary Intern program is typically a minimum of 12 weeks but can be customized according to curriculum requirements.

Responsibilities

  • As a Culinary Intern you will gain the unforgettable experience of being part of our back-of-the-house teams in either: Double Cut Steak House, Sortino's, Cinco Niñ;o's, B-Lux Bar & Grill, Cinco Nino's, waterpark eateries, banquets, baking/pastry, and the production kitchen.
  • Baking and Pastry Arts Program will rotate through a variety of roles, including bulk recipe batching, bread production, pastry/cakes, displays/plating.
  • This internship is front-line work, mixed with learning various supervisory roles.
  • This experience does rotate between different areas/kitchens, but you may be asked to help in other areas as business volumes vary.
  • If you're interested in learning systems, working in multiple concepts, scratch cooking and finding out how Kalahari feeds the masses – down to an intimate dinner – this is for you!
  • There are a select number of spots available in this program.
  • Kalahari's Culinary Intern program is typically a minimum of 12 weeks but can be customized according to curriculum requirements.
  • Successful interns will be strongly considered to remain with the company after graduation.

FAQs

What is the Culinary Internship Program at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions?

The Culinary Internship Program offers on-the-job training, mentoring relationships, and opportunities to connect with culinary leaders and peers while gaining experience in various areas of the culinary industry.

What are the different focus areas in the Culinary Internship Program?

The program has two focus areas: Culinary Art Focus, which includes working in various dining concepts, and Baking & Pastry Arts Focus, which involves rotating through roles in the production bake shop.

Is there a pay rate for this internship?

Yes, the pay rate for the Culinary Internship Program is $18.00 per hour.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

Eligibility requires one of the following: being a student enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America or another culinary/pastry arts program at a college or university, or having at least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant.

How long does the internship typically last?

The Culinary Internship program typically has a minimum duration of 12 weeks, but it can be customized based on curriculum requirements.

What benefits are offered to culinary interns?

Benefits include career growth opportunities, 401(k) matching, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates, employee appreciation events, and education assistance programs.

Are internships available year-round?

Yes, Kalahari accepts applications year-round for their Culinary Internship Program.

Will successful interns have opportunities for future employment?

Yes, successful interns will be strongly considered for employment with the company after graduation.

In which locations are the Kalahari resorts situated?

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, WI; Sandusky, OH; Pocono Manor, PA; Round Rock, TX; and Spotsylvania County, VA.

Is Kalahari Resorts & Conventions an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

First-class service, luxury suites, premium dining, customizable meeting spaces, spa treatments and more, under one roof

1001-5000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions are full-service vacation destinations including meeting & convention facilities where America’s largest indoor waterpark resorts are combined with the magic of Africa. Located in Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, Sandusky, Ohio, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin and Round Rock, Texas, Kalahari Resorts innovative waterparks, family entertainment centers, luxury spas, world-class restaurants, and convention centers deliver beyond expectations, all under one roof. Whether you’re 3, 83 or anything in-between, we pride ourselves on having something for everyone!