Culinary Intern, FLIK Independent School Dining / Charlotte, NC

FLIK Culinary Internship: OVERVIEW: The FLIK Culinary Internship Program is a paid program that gives culinary students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational kitchen culture. Working closely with culinary mentors, FLIK interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Fifty years ago, FLIK was launched by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik.

Their values of culinary authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create memorable culinary experiences. FLIK CULINARY INTERNS WILL: Rotate through FOH and BOH stations depending on location or operational needs.

Duties may include working stations such as Pizza, deli, salad bar or grill and could include working in any BOH prep area. Engage with guests and tailor plates to their dietary needs. Review culinary and front-of-house standards.

Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives. Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards. Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols.

Assist with catering events, including setup and execution. Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills. Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Culinary Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.

Culinary Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the FLIK Culinary Internship

Experience Program: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program and/or have 1 year of industry experience 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 Must be available to work 20 – 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary. CULINARY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In addition to daily on-the-job FLIK culinary training, Interns have the opportunity to participate in a variety of value-added program events via LMS/WebEx/Zoom/Teams during the internship experience which include: Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor Connection to subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams via Office Hours. Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation) Networking opportunities with other interns Exit interview with your internship team About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry 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.