Hire an Intern

At George Brown Polytechnic (GBP), we believe the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) component of our programs to be an opportunity for our students to apply and practice their knowledge, skills and further develop their passion for their chosen industry in a real-work setting. The Chef School is committed to a process which will provide students with practical learning experiences under the direct supervision of qualified and experienced leaders in the hospitality industry. Quality placements are not possible without the support of our industry partners who play a critical role in mentoring and helping to develop new professionals into the industry.

Commitment

As an Industry Field Partner, you commit to making the placement a valuable and meaningful learning experience by delivering the following:

• Submitting a description of the placement in the Application form, including planned duties for the student
• Signing the WSIB Letter to Employer (unpaid placements only) and notifying the college of any on the job injuries which result in medical attention provided to the student;
• Providing the student with an orientation and a copy of a company handbook, where available;
• By collaborating with the student in helping to develop learning objectives which are then measured at the end of the placement in the final evaluation;
• By providing the student with constructive feedback in order to help them develop their skills;
• By verifying the hours worked and completing an “Employer Evaluation of Student”

Program Overview

Externships

Minimum 24 hours per week for 14 weeks | Can be paid or unpaid | Diploma Students (2 year programs)

• Culinary Management
• Culinary Management – Nutrition *7 weeks
• Baking and Pastry Arts Management *7 weeks
• Food and Nutrition Management Program (Postgraduate)
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Food and Beverage Management – Restaurant Management
• Hospitality – Hotel Operations Management Event Planning

Co-ops

Full-time for 14 weeks | Must be remunerated | Degree Students (4 year programs) | Opportunity to claim a tax credit

• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management)
  Co-op I occurs after semester 2 | Co-op II occurs after semester 6 (The second co-op can be completed in the many functional business/commerce areas within the hospitality and culinary industry.)
• Honours Bachelor of Food Studies
• Honours Bachelor of Business Administration
  Co-op I occurs after semester 4 | Co-op II occurs after semester 6