Culinary Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / University of Chicago - Compass Group, North America

Location:



+ We are hiring immediately for a Culinary Intern position.


+ Address: 1155 E 60th Street rm 291 Chicago, IL Note: online applications accepted only.


+ Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.


+ Pay Range: $18.00 per hour.






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Goals:


The goal of the UChicago Externship program in partnership with Washburne College is to provide students with hands–on training and experience working in the Food & Hospitality industry.





Expectations:


The expectations of the students are that they report to all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings while in the program, document lessons learned during and after working in respective areas of expertise i.e. Culinary, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Catering, Operations & Sustainability. Externships may be paid or unpaid depending program requirements. Students are required to provide at least a 2- hr notice if unavailable to attend a shift in which only 3 call-offs are allotted without resulting in termination from the externship. Externs are expected to abide by company policies in ordinance with Chartwells Higher Education and UChicago Dining.





Logistics:


The externship is scheduled for 180 hrs equivalent to 4 ½- 40 Hr work weeks in which the student will be working in various departments. Externs are expected to wear proper protective equipment i.e.—slipresistant shoes, hairnets, etc.





Requirements:


• Currently enrolled in Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute


• Interest in the hospitality and service industry


• Interest in culinary arts


• Attitude of a leader


• Enjoyment of inspiring others


• Good to better interpersonal skills


• General interest and knowledge


• Awareness to sustainability practices





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


• Communication: Communicating the expectations and meeting the goals, keeping on the same page.


• Negotiation: This will enable the extern to undergo the contract portion of the event, fine-tuning the details of the event; the blueprint.


• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of sustainability.


• Understand HACCP and how HACCP principles are applied in a food service environment


• Develop and execute a project as assigned by mentor to address a specific area of concern or opportunity for improvement


• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of hospitality and culinary arts.


• Understand food service sanitation systems and processes





Lessons Learned/Exit interview:


Students are expected to draft a 2-3 page summary addressing the following questions:


• How did this extern enhance your experience in the Culinary & Hospitality industry?


• How did this extern coincide with your education at Washburne College?


• What did you enjoy most about the externship?


• What did you least enjoy about the externship?


• If you could work in any of the departments which would you like to? Why?


• What advice would you provide other externs who wish to complete the program?


• Externs documentation for classes and recorded hours will be provided when the Lessons Learned are submitted to UChicago





Tentative Schedule:


Culinary-FOH & BOH- 5 Days


Catering: 3 Days


Retail: 2 Days


Sustainability: 2 Days


Dietitian/Wellness 1 Day


Q & A: 1 Day


Marketing: 1 Day


Culinary: 8 Days


Meet our VP: Meeting Chartwells


Meet our Executive Director: Meeting UChicago Dining


Meet our Program Director: Meeting Washburne Culinary Institute










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.




Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.