About the role#
This internship or externship provides hands-on experience in a hospitality, culinary, or pastry environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals to learn operational aspects of the industry, including food preparation, service coordination, and event execution. The role is designed to help you develop practical skills while you complete your university or school program requirements.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily food preparation, service operations, and meal presentation.
- Follow standard recipes and production charts to ensure consistency.
- Help manage inventory by tracking stock and maintaining proper storage.
- Maintain clean and organized workstations while following food safety standards.
- Work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support service.
- Assist with banquet and catering setup and breakdown.
- Shadow chefs and managers to learn industry practices.
- Contribute to event planning and execution.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and educational workshops.
- Rotate through different roles to gain a broad understanding of the department.
- Observe and implement cost-effective strategies like waste reduction.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a university or school hospitality, culinary, or pastry program.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Proactive communication skills.
- Ability to follow industry best practices and company policies.
Location & details#
- Location: Point Clear, Alabama.
- This is a part-time, paid, on-site position.
- The role follows a rolling term schedule.
About PCH Hotels & Resorts
PCH Hotels and Resorts operates as a management company for various hospitality properties. It maintains a portfolio that includes multiple Marriott and Renaissance resorts, an Autograph Collection property, and an IHG hotel. These locations sit near the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Based in Mobile, Alabama, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The Retirement Systems of Alabama owns the organization.
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