Culinary Arts Program

Overview

Start Date: November 2025

Training Duration: 12 months

Hours: 32-40 hours per week

Compensation: $14 per hour

Housing: Not Provided

Number of Positions Offered: 1

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the host company caters to visitors exploring the Midwest. The Des Moines Botanical Gardens, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and Saylorville Lake are just a few of the many local attractions nearby. Des Moines is home to a vibrant food scene, featuring many restaurants and even a downtown farmers’ market. The hotel is looking for individuals who are excited about the hospitality industry and looking to gain skills in the food and beverage area.

• Learn all aspects of high-volume food service
• Assist in preparing food for service (e.g. chop vegetables, butcher meat, or prepare sauces)
• Assist in preparing menu items under supervision
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties
• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be restaurant management or culinary arts undergraduate/graduate students OR be recent graduates who begin program within 12 months of the graduation date
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must hold restaurant management or culinary arts degrees and have at least 1 year of professional work experience related to the degree, OR be career professionals with 5 or more years of professional experience in this field
• Some culinary work experience is required
• Advanced English is required
• Must be able to work within a team, have a passion for cooking and serving customers, have a positive attitude, willing to continue to learn new recipes and methods

• Submit a professional resume with a professional photograph
• Indicate availability dates (start and end dates)