
Culinary Externship
The Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis seeks Cooks of all experience levels to join our talented team!
Start your career journey with Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis where we foster connection, celebrate character, and develop craftsmanship. As an Intern, you'll join a uniquely talented team dedicated to supporting your growth and helping you do your best work. Whether you’re inspired by our culture, incomparable views of the Mississippi River, or two-time James Beard Award-winning native Minnesotan chef, discover why your future starts here.
About the Externship
Approximate Service Dates: May 2026 – September 2026
Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Eight-to-Ten hour shifts – scheduled days and times may vary based on need
Basic Purpose: Our culinary professionals are passionate about their craft and prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner food items in various outlets per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
What you will do
- Prepare food items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
- Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
What you bring
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Culinary school
- A minimum of six months of culinary or related work experience
- Servsafe (or equivalent) certification
- A passion for all things food and a desire to be the best!
What we offer
We care for our team members through competitive compensation packages and the following complimentary, market-leading benefits:
- Wage: $22.52 per hour
- Parking discount
- Staff lounge and cafeteria space with city view
- Daily meals inspired by award-wining chefs
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Daily meals inspired by award-winning chefs
- Complimentary uniforms and uniform care
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Learn more about who we are: We Are Four Seasons
Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.
Thank you for your interest in working at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. We look forward to receiving your application!