Employment Opportunity - Spice Kitchen Incubator Catering & Events Intern
We are looking for a Catering & Events Intern to join the Spice Kitchen team.
Job Description – Posted August 11, 2020
Title: Spice Kitchen Catering & Events Intern
LOCATION: US Programs, Salt Lake City, UT
START DATE: August/September 2020
DURATION: 3-4 months, 15-20 hours per week
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Catering & Events Intern will support the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City’s Spice Kitchen Incubator program, a food business incubator program supporting new American and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs. The intern will assist Spice Kitchen Incubator businesses during their time at special events, and will work with the Retail and Events Specialist to plan and carry out catering events for Spice Kitchen customers.
COMMITMENT: 3-4 months starting in August/September 2020, 15-20 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate with Retail and Events Specialist in the facilitation of caterings, food truck events, Spice-to-Go, and Community Food Boxes
Assist and educate entrepreneurs about the planning and behind-the-scenes logistics involved in various events including catering, food truck parking, Spice-to-Go, and Community Food Boxes.
Confirm initial details for events and entrepreneur. Prepare entrepreneur(s) and menu(s) for event, draft event contracts, oversee invoices and payments, and create and print menu materials.
Assist with catering and event drop-offs and set ups, and tear downs when necessary
Work with entrepreneurs to ensure timely scheduling and reservations in the commercial kitchen
As needed and relevant: Support entrepreneurs at special events, including food handling, set up and tear down, managing the cash register, recording and tracking sales, commercial kitchen and equipment oversight, and general customer service as needed
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The intern will gain professional experience in hospitality, food and customer service, and event planning.
The intern will gain experience and deepen understanding of working and communicating with diverse populations including English language learners and refugees.
The intern will learn relevant skills and knowledge in food business ownership, events operations, and food business regulations
REQUIREMENTS:
Suggested for candidates currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, ideal for those with or in need of experience in hospitality and/or food service
An interest in the food industry, business incubation, refugee communities and Spice Kitchen Incubator is an important consideration for people interested in this position as is an understanding or willingness to learn about the issues confronting disadvantaged communities interested in entering the food industry
Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts; adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
Experience in working under Utah Health Department food standards preferred-must have Food Handlers Card or be willing to get one
Reliable transportation and availability to work on evenings and weekends as needed. Background and driving record check is required
Customer service experience in the culinary industry or elsewhere
An outgoing personality and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients. Flexibility and a sense of humor helpful!
Experience working in self-directed, high initiative, and low supervision environments. Independent and able to take on a project assignment and ask for help when needed. This position requires above all else a mind for organization and logistics, an ability to develop and stay on a set schedule, and a passion for food and sharing that food with your community.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.
Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to VolunteerSLC@rescue.org with the subject line Spice Kitchen Business Operations Intern.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sec, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Spice Kitchen Incubator is a project of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and was founded in partnership with Salt Lake County. It is a business incubator that brings together refugees and other disadvantaged community members interested in starting a full or part-time food business. Spice Kitchen Incubator ensures participants receive technical assistance and training, have affordable access to commercial kitchen space and learn the steps to establishing a successful food business.
