Kitchen Team Internship (TEP Alumni Only)

Why this job:
Join the vibrant and mission-driven Kitchen Team at TEP Charter School’s Middle School Campus (153 Sherman Avenue)! The TEP Kitchen Team Summer Internship is a paid opportunity for high school alumni entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. As an intern, you’ll play an important role in preparing and serving nutritious meals to our students while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic kitchen environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for alumni who are passionate about food, interested in culinary work, or eager to reconnect with TEP through service and learning.

Position Overview:
Interns will work five days per week. The internship runs for three weeks, with a mandatory orientation before the start date. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with packaging and organizing school meals

• Serve lunch to students in an orderly, efficient, and friendly manner

• Participate in special projects, including brainstorming menu ideas and learning about nutrition

• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures

• Take direction from supervisors and contribute positively to the team

Qualifications:

• Must be a TEP Charter School alum entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

• Strong interest in cooking and kitchen operations

• Willing to learn and open to feedback

• Understands the importance of kitchen safety and hygiene

• Detail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness and presentation

• Reliable and punctual, with the ability to be active on your feet during shifts

• Effective communicator and team player

Compensation:
$17.00/hour for approximately 15 hours per week over the four-week period.

To Apply:
Submit your application by Friday, May 29, 2026. A complete application includes biographical information and answers to five short-answer questions. Selected applicants will be invited to an in-person interview.

Short Answer Questions:
Please answer each of the following questions thoughtfully and in detail:

1. Why are you interested in this internship at TEP? What do you hope to learn or gain from the experience?

2. Describe a time when you worked on a team. What role did you play, and what did you learn about working with others?

3. Each internship includes responsibilities that may require flexibility and following instructions closely. How do you handle feedback and direction from others?

4. What skills or interests do you have that make you a good fit for this internship? (Feel free to mention hobbies or past experiences.)

5. What do you enjoy about cooking or working in a kitchen? Have you ever prepared food for others?