Culinary Intern, Wolfgang Puck Catering / Los Angeles, CA

About the role

Wolfgang Puck Catering seeks curious, spirited, and heartfelt individuals to join a team that values passion, intention, and mentorship. Located at Netflix, 5808 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, the company emphasizes a flexible mindset, concierge mentality, bias to action, humble hospitality, out‑of‑the‑box problem solving, and entrepreneurial scrappiness to deliver results for corporate, cultural, and entertainment clients. Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
• Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing
• Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem‑solving
• Assist with catering and special events, from preparation and set up to execution
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Participate in associate learning and development activities
• Gain exposure to the business side of food service, including financials and quality assurance

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program
• Meet university’s GPA requirement for internship
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training
• Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary coursework
• Available to work 20‑40 hours per week based on business needs and internship requirements
• College credit is not required, but appropriate documentation will be provided if needed

Skills

• Interest in Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
• Interest in Farm‑to‑Fork practices and sustainability in food service
• Interest in reducing the carbon “foodprint”
• Interest in food safety and quality assurance

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time (to be discussed further upon interview). Internship periods offered: Spring 2027 (Jan‑Apr), Summer 2027 (May‑Aug), Fall 2027 (Sep‑Dec).