Culinary Innovation Internship
WesleyLife
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- Location
- Johnston, IA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time, Internship
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 11 days ago
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About the company
WesleyLife
Non-profit organization management · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Research adaptive dining programs; develop and test culinary concepts and recipes, analyze nutrition, production feasibility, and costs, and document innovations.
- Gather feedback and present a final project and recommendations to leadership.
What you need
- Recently graduated from a Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science, Nutrition, or related program.
- ServSafe Certification is required; communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are expected.
Key skills
ServSafe CertificationStrong communicationorganizational skillsculinary innovationhospitalitywork independentlycollaboratively
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Position Summary
The Culinary Innovation Specialist will spend 10 weeks immersed in WesleyLife's culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a recent culinary graduate, or emerging culinary professional who is passionate about food innovation, hospitality, nutrition, and improving the dining experience for older adults. This position is designed as a talent pipeline opportunity, with the goal of identifying future culinary team members interested in joining WesleyLife following the completion of the program.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Participate in community tours and culinary immersion experiences.
Research industry-leading adaptive dining and finger-food programs.
Develop creative culinary concepts and recipes.
Conduct recipe testing, tastings, and resident evaluations.
Analyze nutrition, production feasibility, and food costs.
Create standardized recipes and production procedures.
Document culinary innovations.
Gather resident and team member feedback.
Assist in establishing the framework for future WesleyLife culinary internship programs.
Present a final project and recommendations to WesleyLife leadership.
Education & Experience
Recently graduated from a Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Science, Nutrition, or related program
ServSafe Certification required
Passion for culinary innovation and hospitality
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Previous restaurant, hotel, healthcare, or foodservice experience preferred
Interest in senior living, wellness, healthcare dining, or culinary research and development
Interest in pursuing a culinary career within WesleyLife following the completion of the program
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