Kitchen Porter

The Hills; East Quogue (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Meals

Referral Incentives

Recognition Programs

Professional development

Job summary

A private club in the Hamptons is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Porter to join their Culinary Department. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas and assisting culinary staff. Ideal candidates have hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The position offers competitive pay from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour, with additional benefits including employee meals and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospitality or service industry preferred.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas.
• Ensure sanitation in all food service areas.
• Assist culinary staff and perform side work as required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors throughout the shift.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

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Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: The Hills, set outside of East Quogue, New York. The Hills is seeking a seasonal Kitchen Porter to join the Culinary Department. This position will be available from April 20 to October 12, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all culinary and F&B leaders to create exemplary culinary standards and an environment of continual improvement.
• Always keep all food preparation areas meticulously clean and tidy; maintain safe and sanitary conditions in all food service areas and for all food service equipment.
• Provide courteous and professional service as well as proper care, movement, and storage of all kitchen related equipment.
• Demonstrate full working COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) knowledge and adhere to all safety measures when using cleaning materials.
• Ensure all kitchens are well maintained and cleaned prior to and/or after each daily operation, including swift and hygienic garbage removal.
• Assist with inventory control of catering equipment and plateware.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of cleaning products and keep these areas properly stocked and cleaned.
• Control linen usage across kitchens, removing soiled items for laundry and refreshing stocks with new inventory as needed.
• Assist culinary staff when needed and perform side work, cleaning, and organizing as required.
• Communicate with supervisor verbally and through written communication throughout the shift to ensure proper notification and follow‑through of assigned tasks.
• Provide prompt, courteous service to culinary and F&B team members while maintaining a friendly and pleasant atmosphere.
• Safely drive and maintain vehicles available for transporting catering materials.
• Ensure kitchen areas are well maintained and cleaned before and after events and assist with inventory control of cleaning equipment.
• Properly use and dispose of chemicals when conducting area cleaning.
• Conduct bio‑hazard clean‑up.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and proven success in the hospitality or service industry is strongly preferred.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours.
• Must have ability to move, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, perform repetitive motions, lift/carry/push/pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and a desire to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• $22.00 – $26.00 USD per hour
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work‑family culture

About Us

The Hills Golf Club is a close‑knit, private club and community which will consist of 118 residences located in the heart of the Hamptons on New York’s Long Island. The Hills will offer its members a world‑class Tom Fazio golf course, a comprehensive wellness center, outstanding culinary experiences, and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. The Hills is located just 15 minutes from Dune Deck Beach Club in Westhampton Beach, which offers extensive beach programs. For more information about our club, please visit: https://discoverylandco.com/locations/the-hills/

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world‑renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one‑of‑a‑kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.