Culinary Intern J1
Job Summary
This is a J-1 internship opportunity at the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Jardinier in NYC. The intern will undergo a comprehensive training program spanning various kitchen stations, including Garde Manger, Fish, and Meat/Grill. Participants will learn high-level culinary techniques, menu development, and professional kitchen management under the guidance of Chef Alain Verzeroli.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cold food items and maintain high quality standards.
- Manage fish station operations, fabrication, and menu development.
- Execute hot kitchen tasks including grilling, poaching, and sauce production.
- Participate in comprehensive culinary training and station rotations.
Required Skills
- Hospitality or Culinary Degree
- Luxury hotel industry experience
- Knife skills
- Food safety and station management
Job Details
Training Plan:
1. Orientation (0,5 month): Learn about company culture, business strategies, payroll procedures, local community integration, and company systems.
2. Garde Manger Cook (3,5 months): Learn to prepare and coordinate the production of cold food items; practice American contemporary food presentation and buffet preparation; manage requisitions for supplies; and ensure proper storage and freshness of food items.
3. Fish Station Cook (4 months): Coordinate work assignments in the fish station; provide leadership support; monitor station maintenance; identify various seafood types; perform quality evaluation and product tasting; learn fabrication techniques; and participate in the menu development process.
4. Meat/Grill Station (Hotline) Cook (4 months): Prepare savory items and entrees; develop knife skills; master station organization, egg cookery, sauce production, and protein cooking methods (braising, stewing, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, poaching); manage simultaneous preparation of multiple components; and construct final plate presentations.
Requirements:
- Hospitality or culinary degree from a post-secondary academic institution (minimum 2-year full-time course), approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry.