Winter Culinary/Hospitality Internship

East Bank Club, the most gracious and dynamic fitness, sports, and dining facility in Chicago, is seeking a Culinary Intern to join our innovative and passionate team. As the Culinary Intern, you will be responsible for assisting in daily culinary operations while fostering an exceptional guest experience. With our highest standard of hospitality, employee bonding, and excellence, we hope to instill in our interns the skills and values necessary to thrive in the health, wellness and fitness industry.

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour. This role is considered entry level

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of food preparation and cooking
• Help maintain overall cleanliness of kitchen and stations
• Participate in menu development and execution under guidance of our Executive Chef
• Learn inventory control, costing and waste management techniques
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of menu items
• Support daily food service in line with company standards
• Attend cross-training and meetings as required
• Assume the same responsibilities as any EBC employee

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program
• Passion for cooking and eagerness to learn new techniques and recipes
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess good organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to follow precision skills and directions
• Basic knife skills
• Food handlers card
• Weekend availability
• Must be authorized to work in the USA. We use E-Verify.
• A culinary degree or experience is required.
• Good knife skills.
• Must be positive, collaborative, and committed to healthy communication and quality work.
• Must be on your feet for the majority of the shift. 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Matters:

East Bank Club commits to a culture of inclusion and belonging characterized by connection across our similarities and differences. We honor the dignity of all employees by enabling each to reach their fullest potential and, by doing so, better serve our members. We serve a diverse group of members and recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employee and member experience required to support our mission. EBC is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

East Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace.

Benefits

• Time Off & Retirement:
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Health & Wellness:
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance through MetLife
• Employee Perks:
• Free workout privileges
• Employee discounts in the Pro Shop, Spa & Salon services and in the Market
• Parking and transit benefits (pre-tax deduction)
• Access to Tickets at Work discounts