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RISE Rotational 3-month or 6-Month Culinary Internship

RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence)

Opportunity: Culinary Intern - Full Time - $22.05 / hour

Summary:

The RISE Rotational Culinary Internship is a 3-month or 6-month program that provides culinary students with meaningful experience that expands their skills and provides a diversified foundation for their future culinary careers. Through a rotational approach, interns will gain real-life experience in the culinary industry, working at the luxurious Woodmark Hotel on the shore of Lake Washington and assist in maintaining the AAA Four Diamond Standards.

The RISE Rotational 6-Month Culinary Internship will include:

• 3 or 6 Months of experience in the following phases:
  1. Garde Manager
     • Hors d’ oeuvres, salads, cheese plates, antipasti, terrines, cold fish or meat, cold sauces and dressing, chilled soups, fruits, pates, caviars, desserts.
  2. Restaurant Outlet
     • Utilize culinary skills in a restaurant setting at The Woodmark’s restaurant, Carillon Kitchen.
     • Set up work station with required mis en place, tools, equipment and supplies.
     • Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day.
     • Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service.
  3. Banquet Kitchen
     • Prepare a wide variety of national and international cuisines, up to three meals per day in The Woodmark’s busy banquet department.
     • Learn how to plan and execute menu items for banquet and catering events, quantity production methods for large scale events, production and consumption ratio for buffets, plated functions, and displays.
• Attendance to the monthly managers meetings.
• Pre-shift and post-shift meetings.
• Training and mentorship from our team of professional managers.

What you will gain:

• On-the-job experience in the most prevalent areas of the Food & Beverage department.
• Master skills and be taught new ones through hands-on demonstration and peer-to-peer interaction.
• Valuable feedback and coaching from managers to support your growth throughout the program and future culinary career.
• Professional development and targeted growth opportunities in the culinary industry with valuable experience.

Perks and Benefits:

• $22.05 per hour.
• 32-40 hours of work per week.
• A summer spent on our luxurious property on the shore of Lake Washington in Downtown Kirkland.
• Easy access to work - centrally located in Kirkland, Washington.
• Free on-property parking.
• $5.00 credit towards Team Member meal for every day worked on property.
• Carillon Point property discounts and perks.
• LifeMart discount program through ADP.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment or recent completion of a culinary degree (AAS or BAS) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Available to complete a full-time, 6-month program.
• Knife skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports, recipes, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department needs.
• Schedules may include working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US.
• Must have a valid WA Food Worker’s Permit.
• Must be familiar with all kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to stand on feet and walk throughout the day for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in either hot or cold conditions.

• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand & arm movements frequently.

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs. & occasionally lift, carry, push & pull up to 50 lbs;

• Must be able to twist and bend frequently and squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, walk on uneven surfaces occasionally.
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat).
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally, both indoors and outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat).

Be part of a luxury revolution in the hospitality space.

When you become a RISE Intern at the Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, you are empowered to share your craft side by side with passionate and talented people inspired to create incredible guest moments every day.

If this approach aligns with your passions, join us at a place where your voice and opinion is an integral part of the next generation of hospitality.

Your View From Work:

Our Guest Experience:

Our property inspires guests to feel peaceful yet adventurous in an escape that will immerse them in the natural beauty and authentic flavor of the Pacific Northwest. We are located on the tranquil shores of Lake Washington; our destination invites guests to disconnect from the distractions of everyday life and reconnect to themselves. We encourage guests to explore outdoor activities or simply stay in, our personalized approach to luxury invites guest to treat themselves to a new every day.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this team member. The team member will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Woodmark Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation details: 22.05-22.05 Hourly Wage

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