Culinary Innovation Internship

Job overview

The Culinary Innovation Internship is onsite in Johnston, IA. Compensation is not specified. WesleyLife’s 10-week program immerses participants in its culinary culture, operations, and innovation efforts, with a focus on improving dining experiences for older adults.

What you'll do

• Participate in community tours and culinary immersion
• research adaptive dining and finger-food programs
• develop culinary concepts and recipes
• conduct recipe testing, tastings, and resident evaluations
• analyze nutrition, production feasibility, and food costs
• create standardized recipes and production procedures
• document innovations
• gather resident and team feedback
• help establish a framework for future internships
• and present a final project and recommendations to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

culinary innovation internship

johnston ia

wesleylife

10-week program

culinary arts

recipe development

adaptive dining

senior living dining

nutrition

recipe testing

servsafe certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A 10-week talent-pipeline opportunity designed for recent culinary graduates or emerging culinary professionals. ServSafe certification is required.

About the employer

WesleyLife is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.