{"id":2030,"date":"2018-07-03T12:40:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T12:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/?page_id=2030"},"modified":"2026-04-21T06:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:22:28","slug":"culinary-internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internships-descriptions-by-sector\/culinary-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen helper"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_0 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/missions-commis-cuisine-hotel.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Culinary \u2013 Gastronomy Internship<\/h1>\n<p>An intern in a hotel\u2019s kitchen supports the team in place. According to the size of the hotel and its restaurant, tasks may vary. Within a smaller team, the intern would act as a direct support for the chef and be able to perform various activities. As long as the chef requires help, he will facilitate his work and improve the quality of the service. Within a bigger team and therefore into a more hierarchical working environment, tasks would be more framed. In both cases, activities can be more or less sophisticated according to his skills. <strong>Culinary internships<\/strong> allow you to discover and learn the most delicious recipes of foreign countries. <strong>Internship restaurant<\/strong> are the most suitable ones for you if you want to become a master chef !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Tasks of an Gastronomy intern<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the different tasks that a public relations intern can perform:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helping in the preparation of dishes.<\/li>\n<li>Simple kitchen tasks: peeling, storing, cleaning, preparing\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Learning how to present dishes.<\/li>\n<li>Helping in the preparation of desserts and pastries.<\/li>\n<li>Making sure that dishes are always clean.<\/li>\n<li>Receiving and storing provisions.<\/li>\n<li>Sorting and cleaning the kitchen: floors, work surfaces, tools\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Following-up stocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Education<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to do a culinary internship abroad, you will already have to know the basics of the jobs. This means having a first successful experience in kitchen or a specialized education. In the second case, preparing at least a high-school degree in this domain would be required. Studying a 2 or 3 years degree after high-school would be highly appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Skills and Qualities<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to make this experience abroad a success, you will have to bring together different ingredients. As a matter of fact, beyond your technical skills, your soft skills will play a key role.<\/p>\n<p>First, you will have to be very rigorous and disciplined. The kitchen environment is sometimes compared with the military sector. Everything is precisely organized, prioritized and each one plays a defined role within the team. However, it does not mean that the atmosphere is cold and not fun. Those aspects are exactly a way to avoid being overwhelmed during rush hours and maintain a good working atmosphere. Concerning rigorousness, it is truly needed. You will sharp tools so your movements must be precise. It will help you to meet quality standards and to respect safety as well as hygiene requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Then, to go further in what was said previously, you will have to understand the meaning of teamwork. Within the kitchen, everyone helps each other and works collaboratively in order to provide the best service possible to the customers. You will have to avoid generating or increasing conflicts. Moreover, you will have to build strong links with your kitchen mates and be team oriented.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you will have to provide unrelenting efforts. Yes, the culinary environment is intense and demands strong working capacities. Giving up after the first difficulty will not be an option! On the contrary, putting your efforts together to overcome these obstacles will be the best way to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_0 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Culinary Skills<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_1 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Precision and rigorousness <\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_2 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">English<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_3 et_pb_circle_counter et_pb_with_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center container-width-change-notify et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_circle_counter_inner\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\">%<\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Interpersonal Skills<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Skills developed during a Culinary internship abroad<\/h2>\n<p>An internship abroad in the kitchen of a hotel will allow you to improve your skills in various fields.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by the most obvious: kitchen technics. Clearly, working daily with your team will help you learning by their side. The Hospitality industry is a demanding working environment. It is also an industry that generates millions of customers each year. Your movements and knowledge will get more precise over time. You will have the opportunity to learn from more experienced employees who made it in this tough working field. Moreover, if at the beginning your tutor is satisfied with your performance, you might have the chance to perform more technical tasks. It is your chance to prove yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Given that the internship will be abroad, you will have the opportunity to<strong> improve your language skills<\/strong>. English, Spanish, German\u2026 it will depend on your destination. Nowadays, it is important to fluently master English, or even a second language. Working in a team will allow you to exchange and interact with foreign people daily. In the field, your ability to speak would improve rapidly. Of course, it will also allow you to add a new asset to your CV. Companies are more and more internationalized and their target markets are spread worldwide. Even in France, it is a mandatory competency on the job market.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you will be able to develop a whole new set of cross-disciplinary skills for your future career. Adaptability, as you will live in a country with a different culture and working methods. But also, rigorousness, determination, sense for details\u2026 just to mention a few. All these values will be useful for your future, professionally as well as personally. We often say that the kitchen field is a good school for life, and it is true.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>hotel internship<\/strong> will be a good start for your career !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>More Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want to do a culinary internship in a European hotel, the demand is higher during the summer. Vacationers are looking for accommodation abroad and hotels are trying to meet their expectations. Thus, the energy you could bring would surely interest them!<\/li>\n<li>If you are more interested in an internship outside of Europe, high season can be different. Each destination has its own characteristics concerning tourism. The best option is to find information on when tourists are visiting the country considered. In general, hotels from sunny places are open all year long!<\/li>\n<li>It is better to apply about 2 months before the start of your internship. The idea is to have as many internship options and destinations to your disposal as possible.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>culinary internship<\/strong> can last from 1 to 6 months. It depends on our partner company and their requirements.<\/li>\n<li>We dispose of many <strong>hospitality internships<\/strong> which include culinary, food &amp; beverage, front office, public relations and more positions !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please, don\u2019t forget that these are just trends and advice. The best you can do is ask one of our consultants for more information regarding your internship possibilities: <a href=\"mailto:students@pic-management.com\"><span style=\"color: #37b0cd;\">students@pic-management.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At PIC Management we offer the following destinations for a culinary internship abroad: France, Baleares, Canarias, United Kingdom, Malta, Mexico, South America. 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