Copia Culinary Extern (January 2026 - April 2026)

Fairfield, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Internship

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Workplace flexibility

Job Description

The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia is a distinguished culinary education institution celebrated for its commitment to excellence in culinary arts. Situated in a vibrant public-facing environment, CIA at Copia operates multiple revenue outlets including the Grove Restaurant, special events, and operations at Greystone. This institution provides a hands-on learning experience that combines rigorous culinary training with real-world applications. The CIA fosters an environment where culinary students and externs gain invaluable exposure to both the front and back of house operations, preparing them for successful careers in the culinary hospitality industry.

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Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
one year experience in dining or customer service or a combination of experience and the completion of Culinary Fundamentals class
current CIA student, pre-Extern
HACCP or ServSafe Certified or California Food Handler's Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within 30 days of hire
must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
ability to read, write, understand, execute and communicate in English
demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers
must display a high level of energy and self-motivation
must be available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
must be able to stand for eight hours or more during a shift
must be able to lift and transport up to fifty pounds
ability to withstand high ambient temperatures while working in close proximity with cooking equipment

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
one year experience in dining or customer service or a combination of experience and the completion of Culinary Fundamentals class
current CIA student, pre-Extern
HACCP or ServSafe Certified or California Food Handler's Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within 30 days of hire
must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
ability to read, write, understand, execute and communicate in English
demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers
must display a high level of energy and self-motivation

Job Duties

Assumes ownership for the quality of the products served to guests
assists with the accurate and expeditious production of plated recipes with strict adherence to all recipe specifications with minimal waste
prepares stock, sauce, soups and vegetables
maintains proper station pars and orders assigned products appropriately
assists in the production of food items as needed and directed by supervisor or lead or Chef de Partie
follows health code regulations for handling, storage, portioning and rotation of all food products
practices clean and sanitary work habits including maintaining the cleanliness of the workstation and equipment
monitors and adheres to posted work schedules
properly packages, stores and secures all food items at all stages of receipt or preparation with relation to temperature, location, labeling, packaging and all established procedures
assists in the maintenance proper inventory of station pars on prep list and ordering appropriately
assists other team members as needed or directed by Sous Chef, Food & Beverage Manager, Executive Chef or Director
works with chefs and servers in order to deliver food to guests, explains dishes as appropriate when delivering to guests
sets up and breaks down dining room for each shift
stays current with menu descriptions as the menu changes
assists with overall maintenance of restaurant and organization of restaurant supplies cage
resets tables according to specifications of restaurant
restocks clean plates, silverware and glassware
clears plates and silverware, as appropriate, when guests are finished dining
assists servers with food delivery to guests, refilling water, serving bread etc
maintains service stations in a clean and orderly manner throughout shift
performs all opening and closing side work as required
any and all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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