Intern - Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Work Mode: Onsite
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.
Skills/Requirements
- Education: Completed
Sophomore year at an accredited university (Food Science, Hospitality
Management, or Public Health preferred).
- Academic
Standing: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Skills: Strong
communication skills and the ability to engage with world-class chefs and
hospitality staff.
- Requirements: Reliable
transportation between Kohler properties; ability to work in active
kitchen environments (standing, walking, and wearing PPE/chef whites).
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .
