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Culinary Intern, Restaurant Associates / Washingto

Compass Group
Washington, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 28 Oct 2025

About the role

  

 

  • We have openings for Culinary Interns this summer.
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Schedule: To be discussed further upon interview. 
  • Requirement: Must be currently enrolled in a college/university. 
  • Pay Range: [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per hour to [[cust_MaxPayRate]] per hour.

 

 

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This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice AwardsBest Places to work This is R/A !

 

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.

 

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
  • 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
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