Job Description SUMMARY: The Culinary Arts Intern is an entry level kitchen position. Working under direction, the culinary intern prepares food in quantity, and is responsible for maintaining high standards for food quality while practicing proper sanitation, food safety, and cooking procedures. **This internship is only for students currently enrolled in a culinary program through an educational institution** WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position requires long periods of standing and walking, and the ability to lift 50 lbs., in conditions that are often, hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, on occasion. QUALIFICATIONS: Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and practices. Knowledge of quantity food production principles and safe food handling practices. Skilled in using effective time management to accomplish tasks. Skilled in reading and written and verbal communication. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures. Ability to exercise flexibility and to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to provide a high level of customer service. Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards. Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. One year experience preferred. Safe food handler certification preferred, or certification obtained within one year of hire. (This is dependent on the assigned unit.) WORK HOURS: Part-time, Temporary, non-exempt position Schedule may be 4:00 - 8:30 PM weekdays and weekends or 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; rotating days and weekends; less than 1,000 hrs./year This position is designated as essential personnel and, during inclement weather and emergency situations, is required to be available to the University as needed. SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 1 (Rate starting at $15.00 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.