Culinary Intern

This position is responsible for all aspects of food preparation up to and including the final presentation 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.

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.
• Culinary Internships are available during the following semester:
  • May 1^st- August 31^st
• 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.

We are currently accepting applications for our Fall Trimester (August - December).

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position, regular and predictable 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, sautéing, 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 up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for a long period
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Dining Room, Bar, and Kitchen areas
• 1,400 acres of High Hampton property

High Hampton, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has inspired residents and guests to connect with nature and each other for 96 years. Amenities at this 3,600-foot elevation, 1,400-acre property include a myriad of seasonal events, a scenic mountain golf course redesigned by Tom Fazio, five tennis courts, 15-miles of hiking trails, a 35-acre private lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and other water-related activities and top-notch high country cuisine.

High Hampton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.