Community Wellness Intern

Job Description

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring immediately for a Community Wellness Intern position located at 4700 Calhoun Road Suite 102 Houston, TX. Applications are accepted online only. The schedule for this internship is to be determined based on the intern’s class schedule and the company’s needs. Nutrition/Wellness experience is preferred. The pay range for this position is $12.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour.

Interested applicants can apply via text messaging by texting “JOB” to 75000 and searching requisition ID number 1317571.

The Community Wellness Intern will be working closely with the dining leaders at the University of Houston, developing skills and competencies that will help provide them with hospitality and nutrition-oriented experience. The intern will gain valuable experience in the following areas: foodservice operations, nutrient analysis, marketing and promoting of health promoting foods, nutrition education campaigns, menu planning, food safety, quality assurance, planning and implementation of innovation, and client relationship skills.

Qualifications for the Wellness Internship include being enrolled in a dietetics, foodservice, or medical-related field with a GPA of at least 3.25 in all attempted undergraduate work.

Key requirements include:
• A love of the world of food service management
• Interest in culinary arts and service
• Attitude of a leader
• Good to better interpersonal skills
• General interest and knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Awareness of sustainability practices
• Must be an undergraduate nutrition and dietetics student
• Interest in one or more of the following: Sustainability, Farm to Fork, Special Dietary Needs (food allergies, intolerances), Quality Assurance

Job responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
• Safety: Safe food in a safe environment
• Assuring an exceptional guest experience
• Auditing menu boards for accuracy & allergen station for compliance
• Assisting with Farmers’ Markets
• Bringing innovation into services
• Operational support of serving platforms
• Recipe Nutrient Analysis
• Menu Planning
• Development of nutrition-related materials
• Supporting educational nutrition campaigns
• Executing operational standards
• Willingness to cross-train

Learning objectives for the internship include:
• Demonstrating awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.
• Experiencing opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of nutrition and well-being experiences in the world of hospitality.

It is important to note that this internship should not be confused with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics pre-professional internship requirement. This internship will provide relevant on-the-job experience in the field of foodservice nutrition but does not replace an accredited internship program.

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 accommodation.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.