Intern - Baking & Pastry - Destination Kohler

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Kohler, WI

*We have internship opportunities available starting in August of 2024

Opportunity

Direct, aid and produce with little supervision, food of the highest quality in the most efficient and consistent manner to enhance guest satisfaction.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation

Prepare all foods necessary for service to the demonstrated culinary standards. Produce all quantities according to forecast on station production checklist to reduce food cost.

Food Service

Prepare all foods according to tickets, maintaining the established pace of service. Prepare all special needs in foods requested as part of our customer focus directives. Develop daily specials that contribute to the development of our food program and new menus. Understand the expediter’s role in brunch, lunch and dinner service.

Quality

Ensure quality in all that you do. Our food is a value-added product, culinary techniques and service are the two ingredients that our customers are paying for above the food. Have a knowledge of the supervision of people and demonstrate leadership within your work group.

Have a working knowledge of checklist systems to manage the production, in relation to forecast, and the updating of those systems as the menus change. Set an example of leadership by your adherence to the production checklist and demonstration of correct techniques.

Ordering and Inventory Control

Ensure that the ordering checklists are adhered to and up to date. Assure that all staff are ordering finished pastry, fabricated meats, dry goods and produce on established ordering sheets according to pars. Rotate all food stocks (i.e. first in, first out). Conduct monthly inventory. Manage food production to contribute to the budgeted monthly food cost figure of the hotel.

Sanitation

Ensure that foods prepared do not fall in the temperature danger zone, 45º - 145º, during storage, preparation or service. Sanitize all cutting boards and utensils after fabricating any raw meat, fish or poultry products. Maintain personal hygiene in hand washing to prevent cross

contamination. Adhere to The American Club grooming policies, break policies, and

eating policies. Clean your work area and practice safe food handling techniques. Complete a sanitation course and practice its principles on the job.

Skills/Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Culinary or Baking & Pastry

• Must have an advanced knowledge of culinary terms and techniques.

• Demonstrate competency in breakfast cookery, vegetable preparations, cooking starches, rice, pasta, and sandwich preparation. Advanced meat, fish and poultry fabrication, advanced stocks, soups, and sauce preparation.

• Develop daily specials that contribute to the development of our food program and new menus.

• Demonstrate leadership in your work group, have the ability to lead the kitchen in the absence of the unit chef.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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