Culinary & Hospitality Interns, FLIK / Smithfield, RI

Overview

The FLIK Internship Program is a paid program designed for culinary and hospitality students. It offers an inside look at a dynamic and inspiring food service operation.

Location

900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917

Schedule

To be discussed further upon interview.

Pay Range

$20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Free meals
• Uniforms and laundering service available at select locations

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary and/or hospitality program
• Or have 1 year of industry experience
• Meet university’s GPA requirement for Internship
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training
• Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary/Hospitality coursework
• Available to work 20 – 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements

Responsibilities

Culinary Interns

• Prepare menu items across all kitchen stations
• Rotate through various stations: pizza/pasta, deli, salad bar, grill, and international cuisine
• Engage with guests and tailor plates to their dietary needs
• Review culinary and front-of-house standards
• Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives
• Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards
• Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols
• Assist with catering events, including setup and execution
• Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills

Hospitality Interns

• Rotate through front-of-house roles in the café, catering, and coffee shop
• Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests
• Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup
• Aid in marketing tasks, including signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications
• Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards
• Review catering and front-of-house standards
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations

Professional Development Opportunities

• Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor
• Connection to subject matter experts via Office Hours
• Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation)
• Networking opportunities with other interns
• Exit interview with your internship team

About FLIK

Flik was founded by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik. Their values of culinary authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create memorable culinary experiences.

About Compass Group

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Contact Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.