Culinary Internship, Wolfgang Puck Catering
Wolfgang Puck Catering - Culinary Internship
Are you passionate about food and ready to take the next step toward a career in the culinary or hospitality industry? Join our Culinary Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced, real-world environment. As a Culinary Intern, you’ll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service, developing practical skills and industry insight that will set the stage for your future success.
Wolfgang Puck has spent decades revolutionizing the dining and events landscape with one singular focus: exceeding expectations every time guests gather for a meal. Austrian-born Chef Wolfgang Puck founded Wolfgang Puck Catering in 1998, bringing best-in-class catering and event dining to spaces of every kind. Today, our team continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, carrying forward Wolfgang's legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the world's most renowned corporate, cultural, and entertainment clients. The hospitality services we provide are through social events, weddings, corporate events, workplaces, and private cheffing.
What You’ll Learn & Do:
- Support daily culinary operations including food preparation, service, and kitchen organization
- Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and uniform standards
- Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, and purchasing
- Contribute to guest service excellence, innovation, and problem-solving
- Assist with catering and special events, from preparation and set up to execution.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Participate in associate learning and development activities
- Gain exposure to the business side of food service, including financials and quality assurance
Learning Objectives:
- Develop awareness, understanding, and practical skills to work effectively in diverse, inclusive hospitality environments
- Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation, mentorship, and active participation
Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the Culinary Internship Experience Program:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary program
- 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.
Ideal Candidates Will Have an Interest in One or More of the Following:
- Culinary, Baking, or Pastry Arts
- Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
- Reducing the carbon “foodprint”
- Food safety and quality assurance
This is more than an internship, it’s an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.