Culinary Internship in France for International Students

Culinary internship in FranceDevelop practical kitchen experience through a 4–6 month culinary internship in France. This program is designed for international students enrolled in culinary arts, gastronomy or hospitality studies who want to complete a required internship in a professional French environment.Possible culinary placementsKitchen and food preparationCommis chef and culinary productionPastry and dessert preparationFood and beverage operations connected with the kitchenPlacements may be available in hotels, restaurants and other hospitality establishments across France. The exact city, host company, duties and conditions depend on the student’s profile and current employer availability.Who can apply?International students currently enrolled in a relevant academic programStudents able to complete a 4–6 month internship agreementCandidates motivated to work in a multicultural kitchen environmentApplicants prepared to meet the language requirements of the host companyApplication processPIC Management reviews the candidate’s studies, experience, language level and availability before presenting suitable opportunities. Applications are welcome from Latin America, including Colombia, Mexico, Peru and other countries, as well as from students worldwide.Placement and visa approval are not automatic. Final acceptance depends on the host company, the internship agreement and the decision of the competent consular authorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen / Culinary Art:

• Preparation of simple and sophisticated dishes
• Prepare dishes display / Mount any type of F & B services available from the hotel
• Prepare and present pastries and desserts
• Ensure that dishes are clean by cleaning cookware and other utensils
• Clean the kitchen floor, maintain a clean kitchen counters, clean the restrooms,
• Monitor and makes inventory and report on kitchen items that needs reordering

Food and Beverage positions :

• Attend customers with high quality service
• Present menus, map
• Take orders
• Serve and deserve dishes
• Prepare and order room
• Checking beverage stocks
• Optimize the supply chain
• Respect safety techniques and health standards

COMPANY'S PRESENTATION

We developed partnerships with recognized and luxury hotels, and gastronomic restaurants in the most touristic areas in France. You will be part of the Kitchen/ Restaurant team to learn from the most experienced Chefs. You will learn a lot about French gastronomy.

PROFILE REQUIRED

You are Culinary Arts student / Gastronomy or Food and Beverage, tourism/Hospitality student. You are fluent in English and ideally you already have got some French basics. You are an enrolled student (internship agreement from the university mandatory). You are available for a 4 to 6 months internship. You have passion for Gastronomy, Food and Beverage or Hospitality sector.