High School Culinary Internship

Description

 High School Culinary Experience in Prep, Banquet, and Restaurant OperationsThe Crowne Plaza Culinary Job Shadowing Internship is now accepting applications from high school students interested in a hands-on introduction to professional kitchen operations. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in food preparation, banquet catering, and restaurant service while learning directly from hospitality professionals.Program Benefits

• Professional Experience: Work alongside seasoned culinary teams in a high-volume hotel environment.
• Credentials: Earn a Crowne Plaza Culinary Internship Certificate of Completion upon finishing the program.
• Career Growth: Eligible participants may receive a letter of recommendation or consideration for future employment.

Program Outline

• Week 1 (Orientation & Safety): Complete a kitchen tour, meet the culinary and banquet teams, and review safety, sanitation, and uniform standards.
• Week 2 (Prep Kitchen & Cold Station): Learn professional knife safety and cutting techniques while assisting with mise en place and cold dish preparation.
• Week 3 (Hot Line & Restaurant Service): Observe line cooks during active service, assist with plating and portioning, and learn ticket flow and timing.
• Week 4 (Banquet & Catering Operations): Shadow event setup, assist with bulk cooking, and observe the service transition and cleanup.
• Weeks 5–6 (Optional Pastry & Wrap-Up): Assist with desserts and baking, learn inventory and production planning, and participate in a final evaluation.

Core Responsibilities

• Chop, measure, and organize ingredients for active kitchen service.
• Assist with banquet setups, buffet arrangements, and event breakdown.
• Portion sauces, dressings, and garnishes according to plating standards.
• Maintain clean, sanitized prep areas and properly label and store ingredients.

Requirements

 Qualifications

• Must be a current high school student interested in the culinary arts.
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct, teamwork, and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining kitchen safety, hygiene, and uniform standards.