Culinary Internship

Position overview

Our Culinary Internship provides an immersive, real-world experience for aspiring chefs in the heart of Northern Michigan wine country. Interns collaborate with our culinary team on seasonal menus, events, and service, developing skills in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Detailed job description

Culinary and Hospitality Internship

Celebrating over 20 years, Black Star Farms is Michigan’s premier wine & culinary destination

with two wine processing facilities/tasting rooms, a luxury Inn, a farmstead café, and numerous

venues for weddings, corporate groups, and special events.

Objective: An opportunity for current college students to gain professional culinary and

hospitality experience at a multifunction property

Qualifications: Declared major or minor in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Food & Beverage

Management. Prior culinary or hospitality experience preferred.

Focal Points

● Cooking techniques, knife skills, plate presentation

● Catering, event coordination, café, Inn

● Sustainability, local sourcing

● Sanitation

● Wine pairing

● Food and beverage inventory and tracking

● Plate development

Desired Skills

● Strong written and verbal communication

● Professional demeanor

● Able to manage stress in high-volume situations, prioritize well, and meet deadlines

● Resourceful problem solver

● Able to lift 40lbs

● Able to work on feet for 8 hours a day

Available Career Emphasis

● Baking

● Line chef skill set

● Event chef

● Inn chef

● FOH operations

● FOH events

● Winery

Compensation: Hourly rate and discounted shift meals

Contact: John Korycki, Estate Chef, johnk@blackstarfarms.com or 231-944-1276

Application

Apply with Black Star Farms.