What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Food Safety & Quality Assurance position at kohler?
Location: Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Join the Food & Beverage Team at Kohler Hospitality to ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence and guest safety. As a Food Safety Intern, you will gain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio, including world-class restaurants, boutique cafes, large-scale banquets, our signature chocolate/pastry kitchens, and Woodlake Market. You will work at the intersection of public health and five-star service, transforming our systems and driving real change.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Development: Assist in refining food safety programs tailored to diverse environments, from fine dining to retail grocery.
- Operational Audits: Monitor procedures according to the FDA Food Code and Kohler’s internal standards; conduct BOH walk-throughs to ensure Active Managerial Control.
- Production Oversight: Support quality checks in pastry and chocolate production (temperature controls, allergen management, and ingredient integrity).
- Compliance & HACCP: Maintain daily records for Critical Control Points (CCPs), including sous-vide logs, cooling logs, and sanitization levels.
- Data & Analysis: Collect and analyze health inspection trends and audit scores to help prepare leadership presentations.
- Continuous Improvement: Recommend innovative ways to improve food safety culture and operational efficiency in a luxury setting.
This is a seasonal position with shifts ranging between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.