About Le Chalet de la Forêt**

Le Chalet de la Forêt is one of Belgium’s most renowned fine dining restaurants, offering a unique gastronomic experience in an elegant setting surrounded by nature. Led by a highly acclaimed culinary team, the restaurant is known for its creativity, precision, and commitment to excellence. Working at Le Chalet de la Forêt provides an exceptional opportunity to learn and develop within a high-level professional pastry environment.

Description

As a Pastry Intern, you will support the pastry department in the daily preparation and execution of desserts, pastries, and other sweet creations. This internship offers hands-on experience in a Michelin-starred environment, allowing you to refine your pastry skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

Your responsibilities may include:

Assisting with the preparation of desserts, pastries, petits fours, and other pastry items
Supporting the pastry team during service
Learning and applying fine dining pastry techniques and standards
Ensuring consistency, presentation, and attention to detail in all preparations
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene according to professional kitchen standards
Assisting with stock organization and pastry operations
Contributing positively to teamwork and daily pastry activities

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a pastry, culinary, hospitality, or related educational program
Passion for pastry arts, desserts, and fine dining
Motivated, eager to learn, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Flexible and professional attitude
A strong command of French is required, as the pastry team communicates primarily in French on a daily basis. Candidates should be comfortable understanding and speaking French in a professional working environment.

What We Offer

A unique internship experience in one of Belgium’s most prestigious fine dining restaurants
Professional guidance from an experienced and talented pastry team
The opportunity to develop technical and organizational skills in a high-level gastronomic setting
Exposure to Michelin-starred standards and operations
Accommodation provided throughout most of the internship period: please note that the provided accommodation is not available during the restaurant's holiday closure period. Interns choosing this placement may therefore need to arrange their own accommodation for approximately 2–3 weeks during their internship.
A supportive environment focused on learning, growth, and professional development

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