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California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen

About: Our program offers three main areas of the kitchen. We teach the art of making scratch-made pizzas, creating fresh salads, and our sauté station teaches up and coming Chefs the art of reducing sauces and creating hand-crafted pasta dishes! For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: CPK Chef Internship Program

Location: 575 E. University Parkway Orem, UT 84097

Wage: Hourly wage

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Culinary Crafts

Culinary Crafts

About: Twenty-seven-time winner of Utah’s Best of State award in catering and hospitality, Culinary Crafts has been Utah’s premier catering company for over two decades. Proud supporters of UVU’s Culinary Arts program, we have been delighted to welcome past UVU graduates to key positions in our kitchen and bakery as well as on our exceptional events team.

Position Title: Internship

  • Culinary Production Team or Bakery Production Team
    • Learn valuable culinary skills for the catering industry
    • Work side by side with Executive Chef or Sous Chef
    • Learn food preparation techniques
    • Learn organizational skills and time management
  • Attend 1-2 events 
  • Attend 1-2 client tastings

Location: 573 W State Rd  Pleasant Grove, UT

Wage: Hourly; plus $750 Scholarship towards school (Paid out after Internship is completed)

How to Apply: Submit applications and resumes to brandon@culinarycrafts.com 
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Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort

About: Whether you are looking for an internship or a career, we have great opportunities to explore. Deer Valley Resort's Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry internships are designed around the concept that has made our resort one of the best in the country: classic, consistent quality from a winning team. Each internship is designed to help you take your skills to the next level - from the classroom to the professional kitchen. You will have the opportunity to work in various locations around the resort and become exposed to a diverse culinary experience, while building confidence along the way. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Internships & Careers

Location: Park City, UT

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Disney

Disney

About: There are more than 450 dining locations across Walt Disney World Resort, including: Bakeries, Catering, Character Dining, Quick Service, Table Service, Signature Dining, and Special Events (including Epcot International Food & Wine Festival). 

Make an appointment with UVU’s Disney Internship Coordinator, Amy Saville, at https://appointments.uvu.edu/amysaville or email at amy.saville@uvu.edu for more details. 

Position Title: Disney Culinary Program

Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida

Wage: Hourly rate of pay and a meal ticket each work day

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Elk Creek Ranch

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Elk Creek Ranch

About: Order food and manage kitchen. Prepare dinner meal five days a week. We accommodate about 25 guests. Supervise breakfast and lunch preparation. Season: Last week of May through the end of September. Room and board provided. Historic Elk Creek Ranch is a fishing lodge located on a private 50-acre lake just south of Yellowstone National Park. We accommodate our guests in private cabins and serve family style meals in our central dining room. We serve breakfast and dinner in the dining room and sack lunches for lunch. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Intern

Location: P.O. Box 2, Island Park, ID 83429

Wage: Negotiable

How to Apply: Contact: Boyd Zollinger, Phone: 208-522-7525, Cell: 208-681-1333, Email boydjz@msn.com

Fillings & Emulsions Inc

Fillings & Emulsions Inc

About: The person applying for the position will interview with Chef first and then the position where internship will occur will be decided upon. Options are (bread and lamination production, quick breads and breakfast pastries, dessert production and macaron production). Schedule will be accommodated to allow the student to continue their education. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Assistant of the Pastry Chef Internship

Location: Provo, UT & Salt Lake City, UT

Wage: Based on skills (unskilled/unpaid) (experienced and skilled/hourly rate)

How to Apply: Email your resume to chefadalberto@gmail.com

Fish Lake Resorts

Fish Lake Resorts

About: Summer employment opportunities. Lodging and meals included. 40 hours per week. Employee discount. Use of marina facilities. Excellent hiking and biking trails. Season end bonus. Employee shirts. For more information contact 435-638-1000 or visit the website.

Position Title: Sales/Cashier Staff, Cooks & Line Cooks, Wait Staff, Housekeeping/Laundray, Marina Attendants, Landscaping Techs

Location: 2 North SR 25, Fish Lake, UT 84744 (38 miles south-east of Richfield on Utah’s Scenic Highway 25 at Fish Lake)

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Heirloom Restaurant Group

Heirloom Restaurant Group

About: Heirloom Restaurant Group is offering several internships this summer to UVU Culinary Arts students who want a leg up in their careers. Experience is not necessary but you must have a passion for food and a willingness to learn and contribute. We offer a competitive atmosphere in either of our award-winning restaurants. Both Pizzeria Seven Twelve and Communal have won numerous dining accolades throughout the valley. Interns will have opportunities to learn preparation techniques, food costing, menu experimentation, dining room etiquette, seasonal cooking, and lots more. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Intern

Location: UT

Wage: Unpaid

How to Apply: Inquire in person with a resume or email ryan@heirloomgroup.com

LUX Catering and Events

LUX Catering and Events

About: LUX Catering and Events is a local and international award-winning catering and event production company with the mission “To inspire the world by creating exceptional events and memorable experiences through collaboration and innovation.” LUX is a member of several prestigious organizations including the Leading Caterers of America. LUX is always pushing the boundaries in our markets, as well as the international markets - come see what makes LUX the very best in the industry. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Chef, Event Chef, Internship Program

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Wage: Paid an hourly rate, depending on experience

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Marriott

Marriott

About:Marriott has a truly unique culture that empowers associates to live their best lives. If you are interested in working with Marriot and would like to learn about career opportunities in our culinary department, please reach out to Maria Friedrich, Director of Human Resources, at 801-370-3541. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Line Cook, Senior Banquet Attendant, Banquet Server, Guest Service Representative, Guest Service Aide, Lobby Housekeeping, inc.

Location: Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Nazca

Nazca

About: We are a fast paced, made to order, establishment. We are looking for energetic individuals who have good organizational skills, manage time well, and love to cook. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Cooks and Preps

Location: American Fork, UT

Wage: Paid an hourly rate DOE

How to Apply: Email your resume to jobs@nazcagrill.com

Solitude Mountain Resort

Solitude Mountain Resort

About: The Line Cook assist the Chef de Cuisine in all aspects of the food line in the Honeycomb Grill Kitchen and provide guests with well prepared, beautifully plated food so that they have a memorable and enjoyable dining experience. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Line Cook

Location: Solitude, UT

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: For additional information please contact the UVU Culinary Arts Institute at culinaryArts@uvu.edu or 801-863-8914.

Sundance Mountain Resort

Solitude Mountain Resort

About: Call Brant (HR Recruiting Manager) with questions at 801-223-4574. All Sundance employees receive a free season pass. If you are excited to deliver the highest level of hospitality and represent Sundance in a positive and meaningful way, we would like to consider your application for employment. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: See available positions on website

Location: 8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Sundance, UT 84604 

Wage: Depending on position and experience

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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TNB Hotels

TNB Hotels

About: Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and finals plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Line Cook

Location: Varied

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: For additional information please contact the UVU Culinary Arts Institute at culinaryArts@uvu.edu or 801-863-8914.

Verdello’s Cooking School

Verdello’s Cooking School

About: Verdello is a company dedicated to bringing the world’s flavors to its customer’s kitchen. In support of this mission, Verdello offers a wide variety of cooking classes and private events centered around exploring different cuisines. Due to early success, Verdello’s Cooking School is looking for a motivated and hard-working Event Coordinator/Executive Chef to efficiently run out kitchen. This requires you to coordinate and schedule chefs for weekly classes, manage the kitchen, and conduct events and classes. Our ideal candidate not only has experience in planning events but also in cooking and an interest in photography. We want someone who can take us to the next level of creativity and growth while continuing to provide our customers with a great experience and high-quality cooking classes. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Event Coordinator/Executive Chef

Location: Sheridan, WY

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: Send your resume, a cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to verdello14@gmail.com, attention Kathy Bede.

Wavetronix

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Wavetronix

About: Wavetronix, the global leader in radar-based vehicle detection technologies, is looking for Culinary Arts interns. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Culinary Arts Internship

Location: Provo & Springville, UT

Wage: Paid an hourly rate

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Zermatt Utah (Zermatt Resort & Spa)

Zermatt Utah (Zermatt Resort & Spa)

About: Although some posting indicate that previous culinary job experience is preferred, we may be interested in hiring current students seeking paid internships as well. Zermatt has 4 Food & Beverage Outlets: The Bakery at Zermatt, Z’s Steak & Chop Haus, our fine dining restaurant; Wildfire Smokehaus, our casual dining restaurant; and Chalet Lounge our bar/lounge. We also host many large Banquets for group & corporate events such as weddings, corporate meetings/retreats, reunions, etc. For more information, visit the website.

Location: Midway, UT (20 mins from Park City and 30 mins from Orem) 

Wage: Paid an hourly rate, DOE

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

About: Work and place in America’s greatest concentration of natural scenic wonders. Housing provided and discounted meal plan available. For more information, visit the website.

Position Title: Intern

Location: Orderville, UT

Wage: Depending on experience

How to Apply: Interested students should apply online at the link below:
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