Intern, Hospitality Services (hhmi)

Job Description

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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production.  Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between.  The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation.  As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

Summary:
As the Intern, Hospitality Services, you will collaborate with our dedicated Hospitality Services team to provide exceptional quality service to our colleagues as well as various conference visitors at our Headquarters campus. You will learn about and support front-of-the-house services and back-of-the-house services, follow standards and guidelines to support events, and assist with maintaining the food and beverage operation as needed throughout the workday.

This internship is full-time (40 hours/week) and reports to HHMI headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD five days per week (Monday-Friday).

Please note: If selected for an opportunity, interns are responsible for securing their own housing for the duration of the internship (12 weeks during the summer months - mid-late May to early-mid August).

What We Provide:

• Working with a team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an environment where all members help each other.

• Direct, robust mentorship from the Executive Chef and members of the Hospitality Services team.

• Opportunities to develop, apply, and hone your skills in the areas of culinary arts, hospitality, and/or food and beverage operations, based on your career interests and skills.

• Opportunity to earn a ServSafe certification during the course of your internship.

• Professional development and being part of an engaging intern cohort.

• This position will be compensated at a rate of $18.00/hour.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn about and support front-of-the-house services:JOB IS FROM: nursingjobs.siteVIEW

  • Assisting with daily cafeteria service by helping to manage the flow of employees during busy lunch hours, ensuring that service is quick, efficient, and meets quality standards.

  • Maintaining cleanliness and order by helping to keep the dining areas clean, tables properly set, and ensure food stations are replenished.

  • Interacting with guests by learning how to professionally engage with employees and guests, responding to questions about the menu, ingredients, and dietary restrictions as well as helping to resolve any concerns.

  • Assisting with conference dining services by helping to set up and support dining for in-house meetings and conferences, ensuring that food is delivered on time and served appropriately.

  • Assisting with post-event tasks by helping with cleanup, breakdown, and resetting the event space for the next day’s service or conference, ensuring all equipment and dining areas are restored.

• Learn about and support back-of-the-house services:

  • Food preparation for high-volume service by assisting chefs in preparing large quantities of food for cafeteria service while maintaining consistency and quality.

  • Supporting conference catering by learning how to execute catering requests for internal meetings, ensuring food presentation, plating, and timing align with the business environment's expectations.

  • Following food safety and hygiene protocols by maintaining cleanliness in food prep areas and handling food storage properly.

  • Managing inventory and restocking for cafeteria and catering needs, ensuring that all necessary supplies and ingredients are available and in rotation.

What You Bring:

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with a focus on culinary arts, hospitality, operations management, or a related area of study

• Strong initiative, self-motivation, and capacity for creative problem-solving.

• The ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Organizational skills, knife skills, customer service skills, teamwork skills, and time management skills.

• Attention to detail with a strong enthusiasm for learning, growing, and being mentored.

• Desire to constantly challenge yourself to learn new skills and broaden expertise using available developmental resources.

How to Apply:

To apply for the internship, please submit the following materials:

• a resume, including any relevant courses

• the name and contact information of two references (e.g., teacher, supervisor, mentor, etc.) who can speak to your skills related to this position. These references will not be contacted until after the interview process.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lifts and/or carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally stoops and bends.

• Occasionally reaches and grasps with arms and hands.

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; however, it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-NG1

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more. 

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer