High School Intern/IT'Z a Philly Thing-Operations & Prep Intern/Intern

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Technology Used: 

• Square POS system
• Kitchen Display System (KDS)
• Basic inventory and prep systems
• Mobile devices for scheduling and communication

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Internship Description/Learning Objectives:

This internship provides high school students with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, food service operations, and small business management. Interns will first learn the fundamentals of business ownership, including how a restaurant and food truck operate day-to-day.

Students will be introduced to:

• How a real small business is built and managed
• The structure and operations of IT’Z A Philly Thing
• Customer service and hospitality standards
• Food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork

After training, interns will support daily operations at the restaurant and food truck while continuing to learn practical business skills.

Note: Interns will receive mentorship from the business owner and leadership team, with a focus on work readiness, professionalism, entrepreneurship, and transferable life skills.

Job Duties:

Interns may assist in the following areas under supervision:

• Food prep for restaurant and events
• Assisting line cooks during service
• Front-of-house support (passing out orders, customer interaction)
• Making and serving Philly Water Ice
• Assisting with food truck setup and breakdown at events
• Dishwashing and maintaining cleanliness
• General cleaning and organization
• Supporting event and catering preparation

Duties may rotate to expose interns to multiple aspects of the business.

Preferred Competencies:

• Interest in entrepreneurship, business, or hospitality
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Team-oriented mindset
• Basic communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow food safety and cleanliness standards
• Positive attitude and professionalism

Work Schedule Days and Hours:

• Monday – Thursday only 10:00am-4:30pm
• Up to 24 hours per week
• Maximum 6.5 hours per day (includes a 30-minute unpaid break, 6 hours of work)

Dress Code:

• Company-issued IT’Z A Philly Thing shirt
• Closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes
• Black Pants or shorts appropriate for food service
• Hair restraints required (hat or hairnet)
• Clean, professional appearance at all times

Travel Required:

• Local travel only within Nashville
• May include travel to food truck events or catering locations as scheduled

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs. with assistance if needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment
• Repetitive motions such as prepping food, cleaning, and assembling orders

Working Conditions: (example: Office Warehouse, Outdoors, with Children or Animals, etc.)

• Restaurant kitchen
• Food truck environment
• Outdoor event settings
• Fast-paced, high-volume food service operation