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Lettuce Culinary Externship


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

CULINARY EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join Lettuce Entertain You as a Culinary Extern to gain practical culinary experience in a Lettuce kitchen! Any experience with French or Italian cuisine is a big plus.

  • Required: One full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program
  • This is a paid opportunity running 10-16 weeks (any extensions are at the sole discretion of the Chef and General Manager)

  • Externs will be placed in a restaurant concept and hourly role that correlates with their skill level


Externs are responsible for their own housing and transportation.


Please email with any questions.


Why Work With Lettuce

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130 locations supported by our Culture of Caring. If youre ready to be a part of what we do next then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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Responsibilities
  • Participate in and complete designated program activities including but not limited to seminars management feedback and group events
  • Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly job description (e.g. host server runner busser cook etc.) for the assigned role determined by interns supervising manager at designated restaurant location
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights
  • Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy stressful environment
  • Work in a confined crowded space of variable light noise and temperature levels
  • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs uneven or slick surfaces
Qualifications
  • Possess one full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program
Salary Range
USD $16.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.

Required Experience:

Intern


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