Teen Summer Intern - Culinary Arts

Title: 2026 Teen Summer Intern – Culinary Arts 

Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro (BGCSL) 

Location: San Leandro, CA 

Department: Teen Clubhouse 

Reports To: Kitchen & Culinary and Academic & Career Readiness Coordinators 

Direct Reports: None 

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 

Position Type & Pay Rate: Part-Time Internship (25hrs) / $20.00 per hour 

Internship Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026 

Must be available for the full duration of the internship 

BGCSL membership is required to apply—please have your Member ID number ready before starting your application. 

Not a member or can’t find your membership number? Click the link below to access the Parent Portal, where you can sign up for Club memberships, enroll in programs, and look up your information: 

• https://bgcsanleandro.my.site.com/account/ 

Position Overview

Teen Summer Interns will participate in a 6-week, 25-hours-per-week internship with three tracks available: 

• Multimedia 
• Culinary Arts
• Junior Youth Development Professional (Jr. YDP)

All interns will:

• Attend weekly Career Readiness Workshops
• Visit three Bay Area Company Field Trips for career exploration
• Present at the Capstone Final Presentation on Thursday, July 16th.

Internship Opportunity:

Culinary Arts Intern

• Shifts: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Assist Culinary Arts staff with lunch service and food prep
• Help lead cooking workshops for teens
• Learn about kitchen safety, nutrition, and culinary careers
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced culinary environment

Program Components:

On-Site Work:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at assigned Teen Clubhouse or Summer School site
• Interns will always be supervised by trained staff and are never to be left alone with youth.

Career Readiness Workshops:

• Wednesdays at the Teen Clubhouse (Hours Vary)
• Topics include resume writing, interview skills, workplace communication, professionalism, budgeting, and financial literacy.

Field Trips:

• Three site visits to Bay Area companies (Hours Vary)
• Participate in employee panels and learn about internship and career paths

Eligibility:

• Active BCGSL membership
• Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student
• All selected interns under 18 must provide a valid work permit from their school district prior to starting work.
• Interest in culinary arts
• Availability to attend all scheduled shifts, trainings, and program events is required for participation.
• Must be available for the full duration of the internship (June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026) 
• Open to learning, feedback, and professional growth.

Required Skills:

• Reliability and responsibility
• Respect for peers, staff, and program expectations
• Willingness to learn new skills and work in a team

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and moving around while assisting youth with equipment and managing the space.
• Must be able to lift and move technology equipment (up to 25 lbs) such as computers, speakers, and DJ setups.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and carrying items as needed to maintain and organize the space.
• Occasional use of basic hand tools for minor repairs or adjustments to equipment.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases in an office environment, including COVID-19, common cold, and flu viruses (Negative TB screen required).
• Noise levels in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Interns are covered under the organization’s workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with California labor law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The above description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, nor does it change your status as an at-will employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.