Culinary Intern

Description and Qualifications

This position is responsible for all aspects of food preparation up to and including the final presentation for delivery to guests. Responsibilities will include food preparation tasks as assigned by the Sous Chefs, including basic vegetable preparation, vinaigrettes, and salads, stocks, and other basic tasks, as well as meat fabrication, sauce making, and other advanced techniques. Will clean work area and kitchen during and at the end of shift; assist with receiving deliveries to the kitchen. Must be able to take direction and follow recipes. Will work in a supervised environment.

Culinary Internships are available in our Main House Kitchen (AM Shift), Dogwood Kitchen (PM Shift), Barn Kitchen (PM Shift), Firetower Kitchen (PM), and Three Sisters Kitchen (AM & PM).

Internship Qualifications and Requirements

• The intern is required to have completed at least one year of culinary school.
• The internship will last approximately 15 weeks.
• Culinary Internships are available during the following three Trimesters:
  • January 1^st- April 30^th
  • May 1^st- August 31^st
  • September 1^st- December 31^st
• Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date.
• The Culinary internship is a temporary position with an expected 30-40 hours per week.
• A limited number of positions are available based on housing availability.
• Culinary internships are paid at an hourly rate.

We are currently accepting applications for our Summer trimester (May-August).

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position, regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Basic understanding of proper food handling procedures (blanching, sautéing, standard breading)
• Basic knife skills
• Basic kitchen operations experience
• Experience cooking in a high-level kitchen

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand recipes
• Must be able to communicate with other cooks to ensure timely delivery of dishes to guests

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for a long period of time
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional kitchen
• 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property
• 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.