About the role#
This is a 6-month internship focused on food preparation, production management, and kitchen operations. You will work on-site in Kohler, Wisconsin, from May through October 2027. This is a paid, part-time position with shifts scheduled between 4:00 am and 8:00 pm, including weekdays and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Prepare food to culinary standards and fulfill order tickets while maintaining service pace.
- Produce quantities based on forecasts and develop daily specials to support the food program.
- Manage production using checklist systems and ensure ordering sheets are followed.
- Rotate food stocks using the first-in, first-out method and conduct monthly inventory.
- Lead the kitchen team when the unit chef is absent and demonstrate leadership within your work group.
- Maintain food safety by monitoring temperature danger zones and sanitizing equipment.
- Assemble, clean, and operate kitchen equipment while reporting any maintenance issues.
- Follow safety protocols, including wearing approved safety shoes and practicing proper knife handling.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a culinary degree program or relevant coursework.
- Advanced knowledge of culinary terms, techniques, and sanitation principles.
- Completion of a sanitation course.
- Competency in breakfast cookery, vegetable prep, starches, rice, pasta, and sandwiches.
- Experience with advanced meat, fish, and poultry fabrication, along with stocks, soups, and sauces.
- Familiarity with banquet, buffet, a la carte, and plated service styles.
- Ability to develop production and problem-solving checklists.
- Fluency in English and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Kohler, Wisconsin.
- Term: May 2027 through October 2027.
- Pay: $12.80 - $20.00 per hour.
About Kohler Co.
Kohler Co. is a privately held manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin. Founded in 1873, the business produces kitchen and bath products alongside operating hospitality and resort properties. The company employs more than 28,000 people across its global operations. Its work spans smart home technology, design, and wellness.
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