Pastry Internship

The Pastry Intern will participate in a structured training program designed to develop practical skills in professional pastry production within a high-volume, fine-dining environment. Training may include preparation of plated desserts, cakes, tarts, custards, creams, sauces, frozen desserts, breads, and seasonal pastry items. The participant will learn proper mise en place, ingredient handling, baking and finishing techniques, portioning, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Under the supervision of experienced culinary professionals, the intern will gain exposure to menu development, production planning, quality standards, teamwork, and service execution while developing skills applicable to a future career in pastry and culinary arts.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a culinary arts, pastry arts, baking, hospitality, or related post-secondary program. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in pastry and baking, attention to detail, reliability, professionalism, and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, kitchen organization, and pastry techniques is preferred. Applicants must be willing to learn, work collaboratively with the culinary team, maintain professional standards, and participate fully in the structured training program. Previous pastry or culinary experience is preferred but not required.

$20/hour

Complimentary meals

Foreign Cinema does not provide housing. However, our partner visa sponsor assists all participants by providing housing resources and guidance to help them secure suitable accommodation.

Foreign Cinema is one of San Francisco’s most celebrated dining institutions. The restaurant was named a San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Restaurant for 20 consecutive years, and chef-owners Gayle Pirie and John Clark have received multiple James Beard Foundation nominations. In 2026, Foreign Cinema was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant. San Francisco also officially proclaimed September 18 as “Foreign Cinema Day” in recognition of its culinary excellence and community impact. The chefs authored The Foreign Cinema Cookbook: Recipes and Stories Under the Stars, featuring 125 signature recipes and a foreword by Alice Waters. The book was selected by NPR as one of its Best Reads of 2018.