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Trip | Internship in Italy

Culinary & Catering Internship in Bologna, Italy

Bologna, Italy

Quick Facts

about this position

Working hours

flexible

Minimum age

from 18 years

Education

Culinary studies or similar

Language skills

Good english knowledge

About this position

We are looking for a motivated intern with a passion for cooking to support our kitchen and catering team. This placement offers hands-on culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment, working alongside experienced chefs and catering staff.

Quick facts about this position

Working hour: 32-40 hours per week (to be assessed)
Minimum age: 17 years and older ( <18 cannot work after 22.00 P.M.)
Background: Ongoing or completed studies in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field
Language skills: Good command of English (Italian a plus)

What to expect

Main responsibilities

● Support kitchen staff in food preparation and basic cooking tasks

● Assist with plating, presentation, and service coordination

● Help maintain hygiene and food safety standards in the kitchen

● Support inventory management and supply ordering

● Assist in menu planning and preparation for events/catering services

● Participate in kitchen briefings and learn from professional chefs

Requirements

● Ongoing or completed studies in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field (or strong personal interest/experience)

● Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices

● Good command of English (Italian a plus)

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

● Teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn

Location: Bologna & Emilia-Romagna region

Itinerary of your stay abroad

Arrival at the Airport

Arriving in a new country is always exciting. We want your arrival to be as relaxed as possible. Upon special request, you will be picked you up at the airport and will be brought to your host family or your shared flat. A driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. If you cannot find a flight at the desired date, don’t worry. You can choose another one a few days earlier or later.

Orientation program

Within the first days of your arrival one of the team members of our partner organisation will visit you and show you around. You will get to know the country and its people and you will be informed about Do’s and Dont’s. Your local contact person will also provide useful hints for a better starting point in a new lifestyle. You can also join in a language course if you so desire.

Your internship starts

On the first day of your project, you are usually accompanied by a member of our local partner who will answer all of your questions. The further project days your local contact person will always be available for you via phone if you have any concerns or issues to share with somebody.

Free time & weekend

The weekend is totally yours! You may ask your local contact person from our partner organisation about upcoming events, sights, shopping tips or other must see’s. On some days there will be field trips organized by our partner organization. We recommend you to join them as it is always fun to experience a new country with others.

Departure

You shall contact your local contact person a few days prior to your departure to inform about options for your airport drop-off. It will not be included in the services of the internship programs, but our partner organization will help you organize it.

Ready to get started?

Culinary & Catering Internship in Bologna, Italy

Flexible dates

from 4 weeks

from 18 years

Good english knowledge

from

1090 EUR

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Questions? We will help you!

Your accommodation

Our partner organizations all established a broad network of several lodges, guest houses, apartments or shared flats, which can be organized for you. No matter what king of apartment or room you desire, all rooms meet the required standard. If you so desire, our partner organization can arrange an accommodation in the centre of the city or outside. In the end, it is up to you, which room or apartment you want to rent during your stay abroad. The mediation process will approximately take 1 to 3 weeks.

How does the organization request work?

If you have already decided, which project you want to join, our partner organization will look for an accommodation which is close to the project and they will check availabilities. If you have any special demands, please make a note in your registration form. If our partner found an appropriate accommodation, you will receive more information and pictures.

How can I benefit from the accommodation service of Studentsgoabroad?

You will not only save a lot of time making use of our professional placement services. Moreover, you avoid disappointing situations such as arriving in a new country, in an apartment you have never seen before. Our partner organization will have a look at every room and will check its standards. In general, all accommodations meet the standards regarding cleanness and equipment. Our partner organization has established a broad network of contacts which are reliable and safe. We will confirm your accommodation prior to your arrival.

Which services are included?

Search for an appropriate accommodation according to your demands
Availability check for your stay abraod
Assisting you in the booking process

Our Service

Services for your internship abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it:

What’s included:

Internship placement
Contractual procedures between the company and the applicant
Orientation on site through a staff member
Tips and information about free-time activities
Contact person during your stay abroad
24-hour emergency number
Regular meetings with our staff
Mentoring & training activities: pre-departure training, on-arrival training, city tour, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation
Local transport arrangement

Arrangement of accommodation in double room
Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation

Optional additional services:

Language course
Cultural visits
Food services
single room

What’s not included:

Visa
Flights
Insurance
Local transport
Food and beverage

Our local team

Our welcoming team is made up of around 10 people, responsible for liaising with the sending organization, monitoring and taking care of participants, internship services, and logistics. Our team speaks Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, and Dutch.