Culinary & Hospitality Interns, FLIK​/Fidelity Investments​/Smithfield, RI

We are hiring immediately for Culinary & Hospitality Intern positions.

Location:

900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917

Schedule:

To be discussed further upon interview.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

Flik Hospitality Group

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success – we invite you to start your journey with us today.

Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

The FLIK Internship Program is a paid program that gives culinary and/or hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational food service operation. Working closely with hospitality mentors, FLIK interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Fifty years ago, FLIK was launched by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik.

Their values of culinary authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. We use fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create memorable culinary experiences.

• Prepare menu items across all kitchen stations.
• Rotate through various stations: pizza/pasta, deli, salad bar, grill, and international cuisine.
• Engage with guests and tailor plates to their dietary needs.
• Review culinary and front-of-house standards.
• Learn about wellness and sustainability initiatives.
• Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards.
• Consistently practice safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist with catering events, including setup and execution.
• Develop professional relationships and enhance interpersonal skills.

Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Culinary Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.

• Rotate through front‑of‑house roles in the café, catering, and coffee shop.
• Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
• Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup.
• Assist with marketing tasks, including signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
• Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards.
• Review catering and front‑of‑house standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.

Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Food service/ Hospitality Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional culinary and/or hospitality program and/or have 1 year of industry experience.
• Meet university’s GPA requirement for Internship.
• Successful completion of sanitation standards training.
• Successful completion of relevant knife skills and/or Intro to Culinary/Hospitality coursework.
• Must be available to work 20 – 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements.
• College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.

• Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor.
• Connection to subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams via Office Hours.
• Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO…