Culinary Intern

Job Description

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain are Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains. They are known for unparalleled hospitality and luxury. The resorts combine land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and a captivating natural setting to create unique vacation experiences. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, from adventure and relaxation to celebrated cuisine.

Blackberry offers career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Benefits include travel perks, property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share, and training and education. Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description: Culinary Intern

This position is responsible for all aspects of food preparation up to and including the final presentation for delivery to guests.

Responsibilities:

• Food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes, salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques.
• Cleaning work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift.
• Assisting with receiving deliveries to the kitchen.
• Taking direction and following recipes.
• Working in a supervised environment.

Culinary Internships are available in our Main House Kitchen (AM Shift), Dogwood Kitchen (PM Shift), Barn Kitchen (PM Shift), Firetower Kitchen (PM), and Three Sisters Kitchen (AM & PM).

Internship Qualifications and Requirements:

• The intern is required to have completed at least one year of culinary school.
• The internship will last approximately 15 weeks.
• Culinary Internships are available during the following three Trimesters:
• January 1st- April 30th
• May 1st- August 31st
• September 1st- December 31st
• Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date.
• The Culinary internship is a temporary position with an expected 30-40 hours per week.
• A limited number of positions are available based on housing availability.
• Culinary internships are paid at an hourly rate.
• We are currently accepting applications for our Fall trimester (September-December).
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

Education and/or Experience:

• Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading)
• Basic knife skills
• Basic kitchen operations experience
• Experience cooking in a high-level kitchen

Language Skills:

• Must be able to read and understand recipes
• Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

Reasoning Ability:

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for a long period of time
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Work Environment:

• Professional kitchen
• 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property
• 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property