Culinary Arts & Cooking Internships in Florence

Spice up your resumé with a Culinary Arts internship in Florence, Italy. The country is known as the birthplace of the "Slow Food" movement, and its cuisine emphasizes the importance of the use of local and organic ingredients, giving each region in Italy a distinct and different taste. The abundance of cafés, restaurants, bistros, and bars in the city of Florence will provide you with a wide variety of options to ensure that you improve your specific area of Culinary Arts. Applicants must have kitchen or restaurant experience to qualify for this internship. This program is also open to interested volunteers.

Spend a semester or academic year in the classic city of Florence with AIFS Abroad. Earn up to 13 credits each semester, with an international internship for three credits, studying at the AIFS Abroad Global Education Center with credit awarded by Fairfield University. No previous Italian language study is required. Select the Internship Program to begin or advance your Italian language, gain international work experience, and study relevant coursework to your internship placement. You’ll live in a fully furnished shared student apartment and receive ten vouchers per week (five breakfasts or lunches and five dinners, excluding excursions and school breaks, with a total value of $1,700). You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities, including: • Guided city walks • Visits to the many museums, churches, and cultural sites of Florence • Italian cooking classes • Opera and ballet performances • Italian cheese tastings • A gelato tour • Day trips to Pisa, Lucca, the Vespa Factory, and more The program also includes excursions outside Florence: 1 day in Siena, two days in Venice, and three days in Rome.

Join World Endeavors for an affordable and unique internship opportunity in Italy. From international business, tourism, cuisine, fashion, and handicraft internships to one-of-a-kind opportunities, like interning with an Italian soccer team or an opera company, a wide variety of internships are available. Interns may also connect with other Italian language students and visit cultural sites in their new Italian city of Florence or Rome. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind internship that offers both professional experience and the opportunity to learn the Italian language in the heart of Italy, this program is for you. Interns must be 18 years or older and have completed high school (or equivalent). World Endeavors’ International Internship program is open to current students, graduates, and mid-career professionals. Internship placement opportunities increase with experience or relevant coursework.

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence clearly stands out as a cultural, historical, and academic center in Italy. It is known as the Birthplace of the Renaissance, as many Renaissance artists and authors called this city home. Dante, Boccaccio, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and many more all helped make Florence the most important place to be during the Renaissance. With a population of roughly 380,000 people, Florence is a city vast in land area but effortlessly maintains its small-town charm. Students will find that they are able to walk to any major area in less than thirty minutes and, after a few short weeks, they'll instantly feel at home and become comfortable in their new environment. And when they're ready for a bit of adventure, Santa Maria Novella, the main train station, gives them instant access to travel around Italy and Europe.

Tuscany lies at the center of Italy’s vibrant culinary heritage, renowned for its diverse array of flavors, from fragrant truffles and world-class wines to artisanal pasta and high-quality meats. At FCAS, we provide an immersive, hands-on culinary experience with intimate home cooking classes held four days per week (approx. 4 hours per session). Classes take place in a traditional Italian private kitchen, accommodating small groups of up to eight participants, and conclude with a shared meal. Each day, participants will have the opportunity to master 4 to 5 exquisite dishes, building a repertoire of approximately 65 delectable recipes each month. Language is not a barrier, as all classes include complimentary English interpretation (Italian-to-English translation). All of our students are either native English speakers or proficient in English as a second language. Upon successfully completing the course, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Location: Classes are held off-campus in Florence, accessible by walking or public transport. Duration: From 1 to 12 weeks. Fees: Starting from €1,650 (approximately $1,720).

From fashion houses to design companies to major wine labels, Florence hosts world-renowned brands, small and family businesses, and traditional artisan workshops. The CEA CAPA Florence Center offers various learning opportunities in English and Italian that allow you to explore the city with your professors as guides. CEA CAPA Florence also offers a range of internship placements that provide hands-on, practical experience to help you enhance your résumé and rise above the competition. Career fields include Art History, Museum Studies, Vintage Clothing Design, Marketing, Culinary Arts, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Health, Camera and Sports Optics Technology, and Travel/Tourism. All CEA CAPA Internships Abroad have a strong academic focus, include personalized placements primarily with small- to medium-sized businesses and organizations, and offer multiple options and price ranges. You can enroll in other study abroad coursework while you hold an internship so that you can continue to make steady progress toward your degree. Interested in CEA CAPA Internships Abroad in Florence? Contact us to get started!

Located in the historic center, Apicius International School of Hospitality offers the finest academic food and wine studies in all of Italy. Programs are designed either for people experiencing "the art of Italian cooking" for the first time or are experts in the field who wish to refresh and deepen their cultural and practical experience of Italian cooking. We consider cooking an art—a complete experience involving the mind, body, and soul in its appreciation. A division of Florence University of the Arts, Apicius offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty. The school is located just moments away from such treasures as the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, San Lorenzo Church, and the Uffizi. Florence's main central, indoor food market is simply a stone's throw away and allows students to learn about and use the freshest, most enticing ingredients available in the city.