Fall 2025 - Culinary Internships at Thunder Valley Casino Resort

Job Description: Culinary Internship at Thunder Valley Casino Resort 

Position Title: Culinary Intern 

Location: Thunder Valley Casino Resort 

Program Duration: Fall Semester 2025 - 12 Weeks 

Number of Internships: 6  

Compensation: Paid Internship - $20/hour, 3 days a week 

Position Overview 

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to turn up the heat in a real-world kitchen? The Culinary Internship Program at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA is your chance to gain hands-on experience, earn academic credit, sharpen your skills, and learn from expert chefs. Get ready to build a strong culinary foundation, master new techniques, and experience the fast-paced energy of a professional kitchen. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Jump into action with food prep tasks like chopping, peeling, and mise en place. 
• Master food safety and sanitation rules (including Indian Health Services standards). 
• Cook side-by-side with experienced chefs in a high-energy kitchen. 
• Take part in exciting weekly learning objectives — from knife skills to plating like a pro. 
• Experiment with dry heat, moist heat, and combo cooking methods. 
• Get creative with menu planning, food costing, and culinary innovation. 
• Show off your skills by crafting your very own signature dish. 
• Be a team player, ensuring top-notch food quality, presentation, and service. 
• Rock your chef gear — coat, pants, hat, and non-slip shoes — for a polished and professional look. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the program, you'll: 

• Master essential culinary techniques with confidence. 
• Understand kitchen safety and sanitation like a pro. 
• Build creative plating and presentation skills that wow. 
• Develop and refine your very own signature dish. 
• Gain hands-on experience in a buzzing, high-volume kitchen setting. 

Qualifications 

• Must be a full-time or part-time student currently enrolled in a Los Rios Community College Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management Program. 
• Ability to obtain UAIC Tribal Gaming License. 
• Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler card. 
• Be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must be able to pass a drug screening (we do not test for products that contain THC). 

Bring your passion for cooking and eagerness to learn.

• Thrive in a fast-paced kitchen with high energy. 
• Be a team player with great communication skills. 
• Show dedication to professionalism, punctuality, and attendance. 

Assessment & Evaluation 

• Weekly assignments designed to spark creativity and boost your skills. 
• Mid-internship feedback to help you grow. 
• Final project: Craft and present your very own signature dish. 
• Wrap it all up with a reflection report on your journey and career goals. 

For Additional information  

Please plan on attending one of our upcoming information sessions.

On Site Event: Thursday April 3, 2025 – Culinary Building, Room 584, American River College

Virtual Event: Tuesday April 22, 2025 12 Noon