Culinary Arts Intern - Part-Time

Kickstart your career in healthcare culinary services through a hands-on internship that provides real-world experience in nutrition, meal planning, food preparation, and resident dining! Work alongside experienced culinary and healthcare professionals while gaining exposure to food safety, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care.

This is a unique opportunity to build valuable skills, explore career paths in healthcare dining services, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults. Plus, work today and get paid tomorrow with PayActiv, giving you flexible access to your earned wages before payday!

Position Overview

Nye Health Services is seeking a motivated and passionate Culinary Arts Intern to join our culinary team and gain hands-on experience in healthcare dining operations. This internship offers students the opportunity to work alongside experienced culinary professionals while learning the unique role food service plays in enhancing resident wellness and experience in senior living.

This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality, Nutrition, or related fields to gain real-world operational experience in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

What You'll Learn

• Daily food preparation and meal production
• Safe food handling and sanitation practices
• Resident-centered dining service standards
• Modified diets and nutrition-based meal preparation
• Healthcare culinary compliance and regulatory standards
• Menu execution and kitchen workflow efficiency
• Inventory awareness and kitchen organization
• Team collaboration in a fast-paced culinary environment

Responsibilities

• Assist culinary team with food prep and meal service
• Support plating, presentation, and resident dining experience
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
• Observe and participate in kitchen operations
• Assist with special meal events and resident engagement opportunities
• Learn healthcare culinary best practices and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Nutrition, or related program
• Strong interest in culinary operations and healthcare dining
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a professional kitchen environment

In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.