Culinary & Hospitality Interns, Mazzone Catering Albany, NY

• We are hiring immediately for Culinary & Hospitality Intern positions.
• Location: Albany NY
• Schedule: To be discussed further upon interview.
• Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour; negotiable based upon experience.
  
  

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Hospitality is not only in our name; it is the foundation upon which our company was built. Mazzone Hospitality originated over 30 years ago with a small restaurant in downtown Schenectady. Our commitment to customer service over the years has brought us to where we are today as the most prestigious hospitality company in upstate New York. We have two distinct divisions On/Off premise catering and business dining. Although we are still family rooted most recently in 2017 we took our company to the next level by partnering with Restaurant Associates a division of Compass Group North America. Currently we operate within 18 different locations throughout the capital district and have over 1000 employees on our team. Nothing is too small when it comes to attention to details. The desire to provide exceptional service is the foundation upon which we will build your experience with us.

Culinary Interns:

Are you passionate about food and ready to take the next step toward a career in the culinary or hospitality industry Join our Culinary Internship program and gain hands-on experience working alongside professional chefs and food service leaders in a fast-paced real-world environment. As a Culinary Intern youll be immersed in the day-to-day operations of contract food service developing practical skills and industry insight that will set the stage for your future success.

What Youll Learn & Do:

• Support daily culinary operations including food preparation service and kitchen organization
• Execute menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
• Uphold food safety sanitation and uniform standards
• Assist with receiving storage inventory and purchasing
• Contribute to guest service excellence innovation and problem-solving
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Participate in associate learning and development activities
• Gain exposure to the business side of food service including financials and quality assurance

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness understanding and practical skills to work effectively in diverse inclusive hospitality environments
• Gain hands-on experience across a variety of functions within culinary arts and food service operations through observation mentorship and active participation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in culinary arts and the hospitality industry
• Enrolled in a culinary program or relevant coursework (preferred not required)
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced hands-on environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have an Interest in One or More of the Following:

• Culinary Baking or Pastry Arts
• Farm-to-Fork practices and sustainability in food service
• Reducing the carbon foodprint
• Food safety and quality assurance

This is more than an internship its an opportunity to launch your culinary career with real-world experience and meaningful mentorship.

Hospitality Interns:

Join our hospitality team and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals across diverse functions. This internship is designed to develop your skills and competencies to thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and contract food service. Youll work closely with leadership within your sector and account gaining exposure to operations marketing guest services sales and catering problem-solving innovation and client relationship management.

What Youll Learn & Do:

• Contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and client relations
• Provide operational support across front-of-house back-of-house catering marketing and administrative functions
• Support the execution of operational standards and contractual commitments
• Assist with financial activities including profit & loss and loss prevention
• Help ensure safety quality assurance and compliance with food safety standards
• Participate in associate learning and development initiatives
• Gain experience in people management including scheduling and time management
• Assist with inventory management and loss prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness understanding and skills to succeed in diverse hospitality environments
• Gain practical experience through observation and active participation in multiple hospitality functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Experience knowledge or studies related to hospitality (preferred but not required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Preferred Interests:

• Sustainability and environmental impact (e.g. carbon foodprint farm-to-fork practices)
• Quality assurance and food safety
• Contract food service management

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational hospitality skills while working in a variety of operational settings setting you up for a successful career in the field.

Mazzonemaintains a drug-free workplace

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race national origin sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.For positions in Washington State Maryland or to be performed Remotely click here for paid time off benefits information.