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Culinary Program Internship 

Foodwise is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Our vision is to inspire a world that nourishes all people, local economies, and the living earth. Foodwise seeks seasonal interns to support our Foodwise culinary program. 

Overview 

The Culinary Program Intern will be responsible for assisting the Culinary Program Manager in the implementation of Foodwise’s Season Spotlight program at Foodwise’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market, Tuesdays through Saturdays. The programming involves three main components: seasonal recipe samples, weekly cooking demos, and monthly festivals.

Duties 

  • Recipe sampling at the Seasonal Spotlight tent (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays): Assist the Culinary Program Manager in preparing a seasonal recipe and offering free samples and tips to market shoppers to promote the monthly Seasonal Spotlight produce item (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, year round; and Thursday afternoons at Mission Community Market, March-November). 
  • Weekly Saturday cooking demos: Assist the Culinary Program Manager in implementing weekly Saturday cooking demos with local chefs to showcase the Seasonal Spotlight.
  • Monthly Festivals: Once a month, a festival will be held at both the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market to celebrate the Seasonal Spotlight. Interns will support in the development and implementation of festival-related activities.
  • Set up and break down the kitchen prep space and Seasonal Spotlight tent (includes light lifting)
  • Assist in managing volunteers by delegating tasks as agreed upon with the Culinary Program Manager 
  • Work with Foodwise staff on program development and documentation 
  • Make and implement suggestions for program improvement  
  • Assist cross-departmentally with other programs such as Foodwise Kids and Teens  

Skills and Qualifications 

  • Knowledge of/passion for cooking, nutrition education, sustainable agriculture, and farmers markets 
  • A friendly, outgoing nature; excellent oral communication and customer service skills 
  • Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work well with others 

Hours and Duration 

15-20 hours per week, running June 1 through August 1, 2025. The intern must be available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 2 pm, and Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm. 

Terms

The Foodwise Culinary Program Intern reports to the Foodwise Culinary Program Manager. Foodwise will provide training as needed. Interns will receive a stipend of $150/week, in addition to the option of receiving academic credit, upon completion of the internship. Interns will also learn about sustainable food systems, become familiar with the farmers market, and gain teaching experience and exposure to the nonprofit working environment.  They will also have access to leftover produce from classes, and discounts or free tickets to some Foodwise events. 

All interns are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination due to the nature of working closely and in-person with youth.

To apply

To apply, please fill out this Google Form. Online submissions only; no phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.