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

General Description

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

• 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

Pay and Schedule

This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Benefits

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.