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Elior North America

Intern - Operations

Bar Harbor, ME · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

Corporate-Chefs Location: Bar Harbor , Maine (US-ME) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a motivated Operations Intern to our Corporate Chefs team in Bar Harbor, ME! As a Business Development ...

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Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$62K/yr

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Arden, NC · On-site

$55K/yr

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Sous Chef

Arden, NC · On-site

$55K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

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Arden, NC · On-site

$55K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

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Landrum, SC · On-site

$45K/yr

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Arden, NC · On-site

$55K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Arden, NC · On-site

$55K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$64K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$64K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$65K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$64K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Kiawah Partners

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$48K - $64K/yr

Nationally-acclaimed chef Mike Lata serves as the consulting chef for the new restaurant and brings ... Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$65K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Kiawah Island, SC · On-site

$62K/yr

Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in culinary management * Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

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In summary, a Chef Intern is typically a trainee gaining foundational skills in a learning environment, while a Line Cook is an experienced professional responsible for preparing dishes in a busy kitchen. The internship focuses on education and skill development, whereas the line cook role emphasizes efficiency and production.

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Chef Interns are individuals who are gaining hands-on experience in a professional kitchen as part of their culinary education or training. They typically work under the supervision of experienced chefs and kitchen staff, learning various cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen operations. Chef Interns may assist with tasks such as prepping ingredients, plating dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and following food safety protocols. This role provides valuable real-world exposure and helps aspiring chefs develop the skills needed for a culinary career.

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To thrive as a Chef Intern, you need a basic understanding of culinary techniques, food safety principles, and a willingness to learn, often supported by enrollment in or completion of a culinary program. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, knife skills, and knowledge of food safety certifications such as ServSafe is beneficial. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive attitude help you excel in fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environments. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient kitchen operations, learning from experienced chefs, and building a successful culinary career.

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Chef Interns often encounter challenges such as adapting to the fast-paced kitchen environment, mastering time management, and maintaining high standards under pressure. It's common to feel overwhelmed at first, but seeking guidance from experienced chefs and asking questions can help build confidence. Developing strong communication skills and being proactive about learning new techniques are key to thriving in this role. Embracing feedback and staying organized will help interns grow and succeed in their culinary journey.
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Intern - Operations

Intern - Operations

Elior North America

Bar Harbor, ME • On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Intern - Operations

Job Reference Number: 39109
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite 
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Corporate-Chefs
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine (US-ME) 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated Operations Intern to our Corporate Chefs team in Bar Harbor, ME!  As a Business Development Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on a data management project regarding city, county, and state governments' procurement departments.

This is a Monday-Friday operation, weekly pay!

What you'll be doing:
  • Gathering information via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
  • Compiling contracts into accessible data, based on the team's current strategies.
  • Working alongside regional business development directors to review information and develop new business strategies.
  • Participating in corporate calls to walk through stages of our sales cycle in order to develop knowledge about our business development processes, pipeline management, and proforma development
What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

  • Major or majoring in Business or related field.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice-to-haves:

  • Prior experience in a similar role
Our Benefits:
  • Weekly Pay
  • Mon-Fri Schedule
  • Growth Opportunities
    #indeedelior #Boost

About Corporate Chefs:

Offering foodservice management services to businesses across 17 states and the District of Columbia, Corporate Chefs is an on-site restaurant company that works to provide excellent dining solutions to our clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on cooking every meal from scratch, sourcing our ingredients locally, and focusing on the health and wellbeing of our clients.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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