Summer 2026 Dining Services Intern

Green Lake, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 20

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Summer 2026 Dining Services Internship Program:

Culinary Intern / Sous Chef Intern / Food Service Intern / Dietary Manager Intern

Green Lake Conference Center Summer 2026

Overview:

Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) is offering a paid summer internship for college students pursuing degrees in Culinary Arts Hospitality Management Dietary Management Food Production or related fields. This immersive opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in a high-volume kitchen environment while contributing to the mission and hospitality of GLCC.

Interns will work alongside professional food service leaders in meal preparation kitchen operations food safety and team supervision. They will gain experience in both day-to-day kitchen tasks and leadership development including scheduling menu planning inventory and service coordination.

This internship can be structured to meet college credit requirements with faculty approval and documented learning outcomes.

Internship Highlights

Paid Position: $15-$20/hour based on experience
On-site housing available at Green Lake Conference Center (shared housing walking distance to Dining Services pay to correspond to housing costs)
Meals provided during shifts
Duration: MaySeptember 2026 (flexible start/end based on academic calendar)
Hours: 40 hours per week with weekend and holiday availability required
Shifts: Breakfast and Lunch or Lunch and Dinner rotating as needed operating Sunday-Saturday
Supervision: Interns will report to the Director and Assistant Director(s) of Dining Services
Eligible for College Credit (student responsibility to coordinate with academic advisor and secure approval)
Timeframe: May-September (flexible with college calendar)

Learning Objectives & Experience Gained

By the end of the internship students will:

Gain hands-on experience in high-volume food production line service and banquet-style meal execution
Understand kitchen safety sanitation procedures and ServSafe principles
Assist with menu execution for guest groups ranging from 20 to 800
Rotate through stations including prep hot line salad/dessert dish and others as needed
Learn inventory ordering and basic cost control practices
Participate in scheduling and task delegation
Develop soft skills such as teamwork leadership guest service and conflict resolution
Explore the intersection of hospitality and ministry through faith-based service and guest engagement

Qualifications

Ideal Candidates

Currently enrolled in a college or university hospitality culinary dietary management or related program
Seeking internship or practicum hours for credit (GLCC will assist with documentation as needed)
Servant-hearted and team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow
Flexible reliable and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Must be at least 18 years of age by internship start date

Application Process

Interested students should submit:

A resume
A brief letter of interest (why youre applying and what you hope to learn)
Contact information for one professional or academic reference
Confirmation of academic internship requirements (if pursuing for credit)

Send applications to:
Kristine Johnson
Director of Human Resources
Green Lake Conference Center

About Green Lake Conference Center

Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) is a Christian nonprofit hospitality ministry nestled on 900 breathtaking acres in Green Lake Wisconsin. Each year we joyfully welcome thousands of guests for conferences retreats and special eventscreating spaces where people feel at home renewed and inspired. Our Dining Services team plays an essential role in this mission offering warm hospitality excellent service and Christ-centered care that makes every guest feel valued nourished and at home.

GLCCs mission is to provide a welcoming Christian environment of hospitality equipping renewal networking and stewardshiphelping people discover Gods better version of themselves and their world.

A Summer at GLCC: More Than Just a Job

Working and earning college credit at GLCC isnt just a way to fill your summerits a meaningful opportunity to grow professionally deepen your faith and be part of something bigger.

Heres why students choose to spend their summers with us:

At GLCC youre not on the sidelinesyoure a vital part of the team. Whether youre exploring culinary arts hospitality guest services or ministry leadership youll gain hands-on experience that matters. The work you do here will not only build your resumeit will shape your story.

And its not just the work that sets GLCC apartits the community and the setting. Our beautiful lakeside campus is a place to reflect recharge and build friendships that last long after summer ends. With lake views hiking trails moments of worship and meaningful connections with people from across the country GLCC is a place where faith fun and purpose come together.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionSummer 2026 Dining Services Internship Program:Culinary Intern / Sous Chef Intern / Food Service Intern / Dietary Manager Intern Green Lake Conference Center Summer 2026Overview:Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) is offering a paid summer internship for college students pursuing degrees...