Culinary Center Intern

Culinary Center Intern

P ay: $24/ h r

Position Duration: May 2027 - July 2027

Position Location: Arden Hills, MN

Position Summary

The Culinary Center Intern will engage in a structured 1 1 -week program designed to build foundational culinary skills and contribute to strategic projects in recipe development, sales enablement, content creation, and innovation.

This internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic food-focused environment.

Program Overview

This immersive experience is designed to build foundational culinary and professional skills through a series of structured, hands-on projects.

The program begins with an in-depth orientation and guided recipe development project, giving the intern a strong base in culinary research, kitchen execution, and technical collaboration.

This foundational week sets the stage for the remainder of the internship, which is divided into three key project phases.

I n Weeks 2 through 10 , the intern will rotate through focused projects in sales enablement, content development, and innovation.

Each phase begins with a deep dive led by the Culinary Manager, offering strategic context and mentorship.

Interns will contribute to real business needs-developing tools for sales teams, crafting culinary content, and exploring new product ideas.

The final week culminates in a share-out presentation, where the intern will showcase their work and reflect on their growth.

This program is ideal for students eager to apply their culinary knowledge in a collaborative, fast-paced environment .

Required Qualifications



* Pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Nutrition, or closely related field



* Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework by Summer 202 7



* Experience in a kitchen, lab, or foodservice setting (academic or professional)



* Passion for cooking, food, and flavors



* Strong background with hands-on experience in basic culinary and cooking methods



* Strong organizational and time management skills



* Clear written and verbal communication



* Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn



* Ability and desire to taste, critique, and provide honest feedback on a variety of foodservice and retail products, recipes and ingredients throughout the workday

Preferred Qualifications



* ServSafe certification



* Experience working in a foodservice establishment kitchen



* Experience in preparing or testing recipes



* Experience with food photography and video



* Understand the safe operation procedures of standard food service equipment

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