What are my responsibilities as an operator?

• Observe all state/local labor regulations
• Meet state/local sanitation and OSHA safety standards
• Designate an experienced employee to mentor no more than three interns
• Agree to 10-12 hours minimum per week for the intern at starting 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 MRA program
• Mentor no more than three interns
• Spend at least a half hour per week giving feedback and monitoring the intern's progress with the competencies checklist
• Schedule the intern for a minimum of 10-12 hours per week
• Make sure the intern rotates through competencies
• Work with a school coordinator to monitor progress of intern

What sort of student intern will I work with?

• Enrolled in a certified School-to-Career Hospitality Program such as ProStart (restaurant/foodservice) or Lodging Management Program (hotels and motels)
• Has parents' permission to work; has own means of transport 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

If you are interested in building the future workforce of our industry, contact Penny or call (800) 968-9668.