Will Sullivan
Background
Introduction
❖ The Faculty Club “is a unique phenomenon, and an
important component of the history and tradition of the
University. Dating back to 1923 with a foundation of
kinship across disciplines, the Club today upholds that
tradition and is committed to being a forum where
ideas, camaraderie, friendships and social events are
shared by all members within a unique, comfortable
environment (from employer website).
❖ Situated on the Oval, between Mirror Lake and Orton
Hall.
❖ Found internship through OSU staff and faculty
recommendations.
What
Purpose
❖ Work directly with the chef to find creative solutions to
enhance workflows and improve sustainability in the
kitchen environment.
❖ In terms of composting, the program was on hold due
to a lack of responsibility from the university program
(i.e., not picking up and causing food safety and human
health concerns).
❖ Reached the correct contact via the chef to seek to
resolve the issue.
❖ However, the issue persisted and have submitted
additional complaints to university representatives to
hopefully get the program up and running.
❖ This bureaucratic process Has taught me to be VERY
persistent.
❖ I am hopeful of making positive change, even under the
current circumstances surrounding the lack of authority
or respect I as a student can receive in a university
institution environment.
❖ Additionally, I have worked
with the chef to develop more
local and sustainable recipes to
serve to guests.
❖ In terms of new skills gained, I
have improved my social skills,
culinary skills and confidence.
❖ Have a fundamental culinary and sustainability
knowledge basis to draw from.
❖ Consider starting off part time due to the demanding
and physical nature of the job.
❖ Contact a manager to express your interest in
conducting an internship.
❖ Have a complete resume and cover letter.
Career
Ambitions
❖ I have always known since I was a young child what I
wanted to do as career.
❖ My dream is to combine what I have learned through
my time at CFAES about regenerative agriculture,
community development, and sustainability with my
newfound skills, knowhow and experience to serve
others in a way that is good for the earth, mind, body
and soul.
Conclusion
Advice
❖ Has been a perfect fit, and love working with my
coworkers. I can say without a doubt I learn at least one
new thing or skill by the time I finish a day of work.
❖ This experience has taught me to put my best foot
forward, have a good work ethic, show up on time, and
believe in myself that I can truly make a positive
change.
❖ Has been such a worthwhile experience towards my
career aspirations and would not trade it for the world.
❖ The Faculty Club at Ohio State University (n.d.) Image of patio.
https://www.ohio-statefacultyclub.com/
❖ The Faculty Club at Ohio State University (n.d.) About us.
https://www.ohio-statefacultyclub.com/
❖ Microsoft (2019) Microsoft Power Point stock images.
Acknowledgments
❖ Jeff Oden – Chef and mentor.
SENR
Culinary and Sustainability Internship at the Faculty Club
View from up above the patio. Image from The Faculty Club
website (n.d.).
❖ Completed during the fall 2022 semester.
❖ Love cooking + baking and wanted to combine passion
with purpose by finding an internship that incorporated
sustainability.
❖ Hope to go into a career where the culinary arts are an
integral component to the job – and came to CFAES for
this reason.
❖ I have had a passion for food ever since I baked my first
loaf of bread when I was very young with my cousin
who was a baker at the time.
❖ My dream is to one day open a sustainable farm to table
style eatery.
❖ Sought this internship as a way to combine my love for
the environment and to improve my culinary skills.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Bibliography
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
Image by Will Sullivan
Images from Microsoft Power Point 2019.
