Information and application details for the Rome Sustainable Food Project (RSFP) internship at the American Academy in Rome, a five-and-a-half-month hands-on culinary training program.
Open to individuals with varied culinary backgrounds, including professional cooks, culinary students, and food-interested individuals; Must be committed to sustainability and professional kitchen life; Must be able to contribute to fast-paced teamwork
Requirements
Must be able to train 40 hours per week; Must be able to work morning and evening shifts; Must be physically and psychologically able to work in a professional kitchen; Open-minded attitude toward learning Italian; Spouses or partners must live offsite (no living stipends provided for offsite housing)
Application materials
Personal statement; Résumé or CV; Medical note from primary physician; Copy of last diploma/degree/certificate; Copy of passport photo identification page; Two letters of recommendation
How to apply
Submit all required documentation including personal statement, CV, medical note, educational qualifications, passport copy, and two letters of recommendation; Letters of recommendation must be from kitchen-related employers or teachers, on official letterhead, and include contact information and signatures
Important dates
Session I: August 25, 2026 – January 15, 2027; Session II: January 18, 2027 – July 9, 2027; Application deadline: March 2, 2026; Notification date: end of March 2026
Contact
American Academy in Rome, Via Angelo Masina 5, 00153 Rome, Italy; American Academy in Rome, 535 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
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