For Restauranteurs

You’ve been hearing about the ProStart® Program, now is your chance to take advantage of the industry’s pool of educated entry-level employees!

To reserve your intern(s), e-mail Pam St. Pierre today!

How does a worksite work?

The worksite is a crucial component of any successful ProStart® initiative. Worksite experience enables young people to gain the practical skills needed to pursue hospitality careers.

What are my responsibilities as an operator?

• Observe all state / local regulations
• Meet state / local sanitation and OSHA safety standards
• Designate an experienced employee to mentor no more than three interns
• Agree to approximately 15-20 hours per week for the intern at least $6.55/hour salary wage
• Provide a day of teacher awareness training at a worksite
• Sign a school-to-career letter of agreement which outlines the roles and responsibilities of all parties participating in the program

How do my employees serve as mentors?

• Attend mentor training offered by the ProStart® program
• Mentor no more than three interns
• Spend at least a half hour per week giving feedback and monitoring the intern’s progress with competencies checklist
• Schedule the intern for approximately 15-20 hours per week, up to 44 hours per week during the summer and school breaks
• Make sure the intern rotates through competencies
• Work with a school coordinator to monitor progress of intern

What is the internship?

• A 10-15 hours per week (minimum) program set up for ten to fifteen weeks in a hospitality-related business for after and during school, weekend and summer hours.
• A paid (at least $6.55 per hour- student training wage) hands-on work experience in which students learn all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the hospitality industry and the requirements of the world of work.

What sort of a student intern will I work with?

• Enrolled in a Louisiana Restaurant Association ProStart® Program
• At least 16 years of age and maintaining a “C” average
• Has parents permission to work; has own means of transportation to and from work
• Dresses appropriately, is consistently on time and follows worksite rules
• Undergoes screening and interviewing as part of the worksite selection process