Job description

Great Performances, New York City's premier catering, event, and food-service company, has a Summer Intern opportunity. The Intern will be responsible for providing assistance in various capacities within Great Performances in an efficient manner. Interns are given networking opportunities; project experience and meaningful hands-on experience in the hospitality industry.
This is a CREDIT ONLY Internship Program and will last approximately 8-12 weeks

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate procedures, methods and materials to improve culinary operational efficiency. Analyze the results of the operations and participate in trouble shooting when performance deviates from standard.
• Administrative work: update/enter data in caterxpert i.e.; menu changes, quantification and prep item mapping
• Work on tasks with the Purchasing Department.
• Complete research assignments that will include web access to find creative menu ideas and display
• Organize pack-out and equipment for off-premise events
• Assist in the set-up and successful execution of in-house tastings for clients;
• Attend events to assure their successful execution
• Participation in production kitchen as needed

Requirements:

• Must have high performance goals and own results. Demonstrates a "can do" attitude and approach to problems, and persistence in the face of adversity;
• Pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and unit growth;
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, vendors and others in a courteous and professional manner;
• Conforms with and abides by all Company policies and procedures;
• Excellent communication, writing, and organization abilities
• Savvy on website, computer literate skills.
• Possess knowledge of customer service.
• Possess knowledge of food. Prior culinary experience a plus
• Ability to perform administrative skills.

Compensation

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Application instructions

Deadline

May 31, 2013