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2026 Culinary Intern: Spring

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Internship
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $13.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
collaborative work environment

Job Description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a premier cultural institution located in Bentonville, Arkansas, dedicated to celebrating the American spirit through an unparalleled combination of art and nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, the Museum serves as a public non-profit charitable organization that welcomes visitors from all walks of life to experience the beauty and power of American art. The Museum's mission is rooted in creating a space where the historic, cultural, and natural worlds come together, aiming to inspire creativity, education, and a deep appreciation of art in a serene natural setting.

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Job Requirements

  • current enrollment or recent graduation from an accredited culinary program for bachelor’s or master’s hours
  • ability to work up to 20 hours per week
  • ability to work weeknights and weekends
  • willingness to learn basic knife skills
  • ability to maintain confidentiality
  • willingness to undergo a background check

Job Qualifications

  • applicants must show basic knife control and/or have a willingness to learn
  • strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • ability to work in high energy environments
  • creative mind preferred
  • ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
  • weeknights and weekend availability
  • a background check is required
  • must maintain confidentiality of all information
  • current enrollment in brightwater culinary program highly preferred

Job Duties

  • learn the layouts for eleven restaurants, tower bar and all additional internal and external event spaces at crystal bridges and the momentary
  • assist with building a menu and assessing cost
  • learn how to manage a budget
  • learn and analyze employee workflow and kitchen systems
  • learn and assist in the management of inventory
  • learn, analyze overproduction and food waste and provide options of sustainability initiatives crystal bridges can adopt
  • assist with creation and development of protocols and procedures
  • participate in all meetings with clients, vendors and associates
  • complete a project assigned by the executive chef during the internship

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location