Ithaka Hospitality – The Hotel at Auburn University – Culinary Kitchen Rotation

Please refer to your DS 7002 training plan that Ithaka Hospitality, your host organization has offered you. This is a training opportunity and not a work program. Your training will help give you hands-on experience in U.S. business practices in your chosen occupational field or field of study. | During your training program while placed at Ithaka Hospitality, participants will have an on-boarding orientation, Garde Manger Procedures and Techniques, Hot Kitchen Operational Training, Banquet Kitchen Training. | For your training, you may rotate within just 1 kitchen, or you may rotate within more than 1 kitchen in order to learn your skills and knowledge. | Please refer to your specific training plan or contact the training host company or Alliance Abroad to clarify if your training will be in 1 kitchen or multiple kitchens. | Culinary Kitchen Rotational Intern | The experience will provide you the opportunity to network, interact with industry experts and develop under the guidance of company mentors as well as participate in orientation and guest services training. | In this position you will be part of the success in bringing the best experience to our guests by preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. | You will rotate around different kitchen areas, starting with Garde Manger and Procedures, where you’ll learn how to prioritize event orders and synchronize by meal period. Then you will go to the hot kitchen area to develop your food preparation and plating. In the Banquet Rotation, you’ll be able to prepare volume cooking, production and presentation for larger guest groups. | Additional aspects of this training program include: | Food Preparation | Chop, slice, and portion ingredients. | Prepare sauces, marinades, and other components. | Follow recipes and portion control guidelines. | Cooking | Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment. | Cook menu items according to specifications. | Ensure food is cooked to the correct temperature and consistency. | Station Management | Maintain a clean and organized workstation. | Stock and restock ingredients and supplies. | Coordinate with other cooks to ensure timely service. | Quality Control | Check food for taste, presentation, and portion size. | Ensure dishes meet restaurant standards before serving. | Sanitation & Safety | Follow food safety and hygiene protocols. | Clean and sanitize equipment and surfaces regularly. | Properly store food to prevent spoilage or contamination. | Communication | Communicate effectively during busy service periods. | Respond to feedback and adjust as needed. | Inventory & Supplies | Monitor ingredient levels and report shortages. | Assist with receiving and storing deliveries. | **During the Interview Process, participants will be required to conduct a knife skills test via Microsoft Teams with Chef. During the knife skills test, participants should be in a quiet well-lit location with a strong internet connection. | **Chef will require participants to have a Beet, Onion, Potato, Carrot, and one vegetable of choice and will require participants to show cutting skills using the Brunoise, Small Dice, Rough Chop, Juliene, and Oblique cuts. | ***All Participants applying for a position through Ithaka Hospitality MUST first complete an online application via the following link: | https://auhcc.talentplushire.com/jobs/7595 | – You can select to complete this application in your native language, and this is recommended. | – Include your first name, last name, email address, and phone number. Please agree to Talent Plus’s Privacy Policy and click APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. | – Please then UPLOAD your resume into the application. | – Fill in any additional personal information requested | – Create your PASSWORD | – Please complete all other required portions of the application. | – Once Completed, you will be directed to complete a 30-minute assessment – Please complete this assessment in one sitting. Please choose to use your native / home language for the assessment. | – At the conclusion of the assessment, you will be notified if you have passed the assessment or not. | – Please note, the assessment is not meant to trick you – It is for Ithaka Hospitality to better understand who you are, how you work in teams, as an individual, and how you can best contribute to Ithaka Hospitality.