Culinary Externship — Hamptons Beach Club

Discovery Land Company; Bridgehampton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals

Referral incentives

Recognition programs

Overtime available

Shared housing available

Job summary

Discovery Land Company is seeking Culinary Externs for Dune Deck Beach Club in Westhampton Beach, NY. This summer-season role runs April through September and focuses on food prep, safety, and quality alongside the Culinary Director and Executive Chef.

Interns must be enrolled in an accredited Culinary or Hospitality program, with ServSafe certification preferred, and be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited Culinary or Hospitality program with a college/university affiliated with Discovery Land Co.
• Six months related experience in back of the house of foodservice outlet.
• ServSafe certification.
• Safety conscious at all times to avoid injury to self and others.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high standard of service.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays and an ability to work a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including indoors/outdoors in all weather, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Extern will ensure all dishes are uniform made to specifications set out by the Culinary Director or Executive Chef.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts at all outlets at the club across all stations in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the quality of all food items prepared in the kitchen and ensures standard recipes are being followed on a consistent basis.
• Assist with preparations of items including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and light housekeeping tasks.
• Demonstrate sense of urgency for responding to guest needs during all interactions.
• Perform daily stocking and restocking of kitchen items with raw materials and ingredients.
• Ensure all government, safety, health, and security standards are complied through the department at all times.
• Monitor expiration of perishable items and inspect ingredients prior to use.
• Maintain all equipment to ensure it is properly maintained and handled, and report safety/maintenance concerns promptly.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Enrollment in accredited Culinary or Hospitality program

Job description

Discovery Land Company is seeking Culinary Externs for Dune Deck Beach Club in Westhampton Beach, NY. This summer-season role runs April through September and focuses on food prep, safety, and quality alongside the Culinary Director and Executive Chef.

Interns must be enrolled in an accredited Culinary or Hospitality program, with ServSafe certification preferred, and be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.