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Student Food Service Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Culinary Arts student, manage tasks, follow safety protocols, meet physical demands, and lift 25-50 lbs while maintaining effective work relationships.
  • You will assist with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, inventory supplies, operate equipment, and support dining room tasks while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

  • Must be a current student in the Culinary Arts program
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet time schedules
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Interpret and apply proper sanitation and safety procedures for institutional food preparation
  • Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties
  • Maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
  • Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Assist cooks with preparation of a variety of hot and cold food, salads and beverages as assigned.
  • Prepare food for delivery and/or serving, packing food properly for safety and delivery.
  • Assist in maintaining routine records related to kitchen operation, output and inventory.
  • Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment in a sanitary and orderly condition.
  • Assist in inventorying food, kitchen equipment, supplies and orderly condition.
  • Keep daily checklist of inventory of food/equipment upon return to kitchen.
  • Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans; maintain established sanitary standards; clean stove, steam kettles, ovens and other standing kitchen equipment; sweep and mop floors.
  • Operate kitchen equipment and report all major repairs or servicing needs to proper authority.
  • Assist in dining room set-up and clean-up of meals.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the main duties of the Student Food Service Intern?

The main duties include assisting cooks with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, inventory management, operating kitchen equipment, and helping with dining room setup and cleanup.

Is this position open to all students?

No, this position is specifically for current students in the Culinary Arts program.

What kinds of roles are available for interns?

Interns can take on various roles such as Coffee Connoisseur, Marketing Maven & Inventory Wizard, Catering Extraordinaire, Hospitality Hero, and Culinary Crafts.

What qualifications are required for the Student Food Service Intern position?

Qualifications include being a current Culinary Arts student, the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, adhere to sanitation and safety procedures, and being physically capable of performing assigned duties.

Are there physical requirements for this internship?

Yes, interns must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds and meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.

Will I receive training for the tasks I will be performing?

Yes, interns will receive guidance and training regarding their responsibilities, including food preparation and safety procedures.

How many hours per week is the internship?

The exact hours may vary, but interns typically work flexible schedules aligned with their classes and the kitchen's needs.

Is there an opportunity for growth or advancement in this position?

Yes, this internship provides valuable experience and skills that can lead to future opportunities in the culinary and hospitality fields.

What should I do if I have additional questions about the internship?

For additional questions, you can contact the Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute directly or visit their website for more information.

Is there an application deadline for the internship?

Yes, specific deadlines may apply, so it's best to check with the Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute for any upcoming internship cycles.

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Mission & Purpose

City Colleges of Chicago is the largest community colleges system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation, with over 4,000 faculty members and staff serving more than more than 80,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites. With locations across the City of Chicago, the seven colleges include Richard J. Daley College, Harold Washington College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Harry S Truman College and Wilbur Wright College. CCC also oversees the award-winning Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, the French Pastry School, the Parrot Cage Restaurant at South Shore Cultural Center, the Sikia Banquet Facility, five Child Development Centers, the Center for Distance Learning, the Workforce Academy and radio station WKKC FM 89.3.