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Culinary Intern

Cashiers, NC ยท On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

The internship will last approximately 15 weeks Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date The Culinary internship is a temporary position ...

... Internship Qualifications and Requirements โ€ข The intern is required to have completed at least one year of culinary school. โ€ข The internship will last approximately 15 weeks โ€ข Interns must ...

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How much do culinary internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary internship in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a culinary internship?

A Culinary Internship is a hands-on learning experience that allows aspiring chefs to gain practical kitchen skills in a professional setting. Interns work under the supervision of experienced chefs, assisting with food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations. This opportunity helps develop culinary expertise, improve time management, and understand restaurant workflows. Internships can take place in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies and often serve as a stepping stone to a full-time culinary career.

What do I do during a culinary internship?

As a Culinary Intern, you can expect to assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, assembling dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You may also learn from experienced chefs by observing and gradually participating in cooking processes, plating, and inventory management. Interns often rotate through different stations to gain exposure to various aspects of kitchen operations. This hands-on experience is designed to help you develop technical skills while supporting the team and understanding the workflow of a professional kitchen.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a culinary internship?

To thrive as a Culinary Intern, you need a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, and a genuine passion for cooking, often supported by culinary coursework or equivalent experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and recipe management systems is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are soft skills that distinguish top candidates. These abilities help interns adapt quickly, support the kitchen staff, and gain the most from hands-on training in a fast-paced culinary environment.

What does a culinary internship do?

A culinary internship provides hands-on experience in a professional kitchen, allowing interns to learn cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations. Interns often assist chefs, gain skills in food safety, and may earn certifications such as ServSafe during the program.
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Infographic showing various Culinary Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Internship, 49% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,995 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Culinary Intern

High Hampton

Cashiers, NC โ€ข On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

1525 Hwy 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717

This position is responsible for all aspects of food preparation up to and including the final presentation of the food for delivery to guests. Responsibilities will include food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes and salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques. Will clean work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift; assist with receiving deliveries to the kitchen. Must be able to take directions and follow recipes. Will work in a supervised environment.

We are recruiting for the Fall semester (August - December).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes and salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques
Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift
Central role in the production of finished dishes during service periods
Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen
Able to take direction, and follow recipes
Work in a supervised environment
Works at a steady pace, with a service orientation and the ability to quicken the pace as required
Able to coordinate production over multiple days and plan for a smooth transition when other team members take over the station
Able to plan out work day and accomplish multiple tasks
Knows basic food product identification
Able to maintain an organized and sanitary workstation
Knows how to work in a team environment
Tasting food for quality assurance
Internship Qualifications and Requirements
The intern is required to have completed at least one year of culinary school.
The internship will last approximately 15 weeks
Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date
The Culinary internship is a temporary position with an expected 30-40 hours per week
A limited number of positions are available based on housing availability
Culinary internships are paid at an hourly rate
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members and Managers and interact with our guests.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sauteing, standard breading)
Basic knife skills
Basic kitchen operations experience
Experience cooking in a high-level kitchen
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read and understand recipes
Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic knowledge and understanding of math
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for a long period
Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Professional kitchen setting
May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions