Culinary Intern

POSITION: Culinary Intern POSITION REPORTS TO: Executive Chef POSITION PURPOSE: The Culinary Intern will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen within a private golf club environment. This internship is designed to support culinary education through real-world exposure to food preparation, service execution, and kitchen operations while maintaining the high standards expected by club members. Key Responsibilities • Assist chefs with daily food preparation, including chopping, portioning, and basic cooking tasks • Support service for à la carte dining, banquets, tournaments, and special events • Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations in accordance with health and safety standards • Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures at all times • Learn and execute recipes according to club standards and chef direction • Assist with inventory rotation, labeling, and storage (FIFO practices) • Participate in prep for multiple dining outlets as needed (beach club, main club house, banquets, etc.) • Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service operations Learning Opportunities • Exposure to high-volume and upscale private club service • Experience with banquet and event execution • Mentorship from experienced culinary professionals • Understanding of kitchen organization, time management, and professional standards QUALIFICATIONS: • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a culinary arts program (preferred)