JOB TITLE: DO & CO Culinary Externship Opportunity - Partnership with ICE LOCATION: New York MU, 149-32 132 Street, Jamaica, New York, United States of America POSTED DATE: 2026-09-15 EXPIRY DATE: 2026-09-28
JOB DESCRIPTION: DO & CO Culinary Externship Opportunity Hot Kitchen | Cold Kitchen | Pastry & Baking Location: New York – JFK/Queens Program Length: 210 hours Compensation: $21.25 per hour Status: Paid externship Schedule: Full-time; varied shifts based on business needs Career Path: Opportunity to be considered for future employment The Opportunity DO & CO invites students from the Institute of Culinary Education to complete a paid, hands-on externship with our New York culinary team. Externs will develop practical skills in a high-volume, global hospitality environment while supporting the preparation of premium meals for airline catering and other luxury culinary operations. Based on each student’s program of study and our operational needs, placements may be available in the Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, or Pastry & Baking department. About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence—on the banquet floor and in the sky. Across our three business segments—Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels—we deliver gourmet entertainment around the world. We operate in 33 locations across 12 countries and three continents, maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, creativity, and food safety. What You Will Learn and Contribute - Prepare menu items according to approved recipes, specifications, portion sizes, and production schedules. - Develop accuracy in weights and measurements while gaining experience with scales, culinary terminology, knife skills, and commercial kitchen equipment. - Organize and maintain a clean and sanitized workstation while demonstrating urgency, time management, reliability, and teamwork. - Properly label, date, store, and rotate products in accordance with FIFO standards. - Follow established temperature-control, HACCP, sanitation, hygiene, allergen, and safe food-handling procedures. - Help prevent cross-contamination and allergen exposure by consistently following food-safety requirements. - Inspect ingredients and finished products for freshness, temperature, appearance, taste, texture, portion accuracy, and overall quality. - Complete assigned production tasks across applicable stations within established timelines and promptly communicate any concerns. - Receive coaching from chefs and supervisors, apply feedback, and demonstrate continued skill development throughout the externship. Station-Specific Experience Culinary Arts – Hot and Cold Kitchen - Prepare vegetables, salads, vinaigrettes, sauces, stocks, grains, pasta, legumes, meat, and poultry as assigned. - Practice dry- and moist-heat cooking methods, proper seasoning, portioning, plating, and presentation. - Identify herbs and produce while supporting quality-focused food production in a fast-paced environment. Pastry & Baking Arts - Support the preparation of pastry doughs, cakes, batters, cookies, custards, sauces, frozen desserts, icings, and glazes. - Practice piping, finishing, plating, fruit and herb preparation, yeast-raised products, chocolate work, and confections, as applicable. - Develop consistency in scaling, mixing, baking, decorating, portioning, presentation, and proper product storage. Who We Are Looking For - Students currently enrolled in an eligible ICE Culinary Arts or Pastry & Baking Arts program who have been authorized by ICE to begin an externship. - Basic kitchen knowledge and a genuine interest in learning within a high-volume culinary production environment. - Dependable, punctual, organized, and energetic individuals who can take direction and accept constructive feedback. - The ability to work collaboratively, maintain a sense of urgency, and complete assigned tasks within strict deadlines. - A commitment to food safety, sanitation, quality, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation. - Flexible availability to work early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. - The ability to meet the physical and workplace requirements of a commercial kitchen and successfully complete all required onboarding steps. What We Offer - A paid, 210-hour externship at $21.25 per hour. - A full-time schedule, with assigned days and shifts based on business needs. - Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts. - Hands-on mentorship and exposure to premium, large-scale culinary production. - Experience with a leading global gourmet entertainment and hospitality organization. - Consideration for future employment based on performance, business needs, and position availability. Future employment is not guaranteed. How to Apply - Interested ICE students should apply through the Institute of Culinary Education Career Services or Externship process and submit a current résumé. - Selected students will be contacted regarding interviews, department placement, schedule availability, and required onboarding steps. Diversity & Inclusion DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About DO & CO AG
DO & CO AG is an Austrian hospitality company founded in 1981. It operates across three primary segments including airline catering, international event catering, and a portfolio of restaurants, lounges, and hotels. The company maintains 32 locations across 12 countries on three continents. With a workforce of over 10,000 employees, it provides services for major events such as Formula 1 and the World Equestrian Festival.
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