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Culinary Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

CompanyCompass Group
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Culinary Intern will work closely with leaders in the hospitality group, gaining hands-on experience in culinary operations, guest services, and menu planning. Responsibilities include executing operational standards, ensuring safety, and maintaining exceptional guest experiences.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
61500
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Compass Group PLC is a world leading food and support services company, which serves meals to millions of people in c.30 countries and employs and engages more than 580,000 people globally. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Senior Living, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.
About the Role

 

Location:

  • We are hiring for a Culinary Intern position to start in January.
  • Address: 801 West Trade St Charlotte, NC Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.
  • Pay Rate:  $13.00 per hour.

 

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Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Apply today!

 

General Description:

You will be working closely with the leaders in the hospitality group at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte, developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of hospitality and culinary arts. You will gain valuable experience in the culinary arts field including but not limited to: operations, ability to read and follow a standard recipe, sanitation and safety, guest services, problem resolution, menu planning and development, implementation of innovation and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands on experience working in the world of hospitality which will guide you to set the stage for your personal success in a culinary career.

 

The Requirements:

• 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

 

Interest in one or more of the following:

• Sustainability

• Culinary, Baking or Pastry

• Carbon foodprint

• Farm to Fork

• Quality Assurance

 

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all):

• Executing operational standards

• Safety: Safe food in a safe environment

• Assuring an exceptional guest experience

• Bring innovation into services

• Financials

• Receiving, Storage, Inventory

• Associate learning and development

• Purchasing, Production, and Execution of menu items

• Operational support of serving platforms

• Understanding the safe operation of equipment.

• Together with the culinary team, working to maintain the standards from the beginning to the end of the shift

• Uniform Compliance

• Guest Service

• Food presentation and merchandising

 

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 and culinary arts.

Job Summary

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.

 

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods.  Business needs may vary from year to year.

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. 

Key Skills
Culinary ArtsHospitalityGuest ServicesProblem ResolutionMenu PlanningSanitationSafetyInterpersonal SkillsSustainabilityInnovationFood PresentationOperational StandardsInventory ManagementPurchasingProductionTeamwork
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Competitive WagesInstapay