About the Role
The Culinary Intern/Trainee will support the Food & Beverage department by ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining kitchen standards, and delivering exceptional service to members and guests at Discovery Land Company locations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all dishes are prepared uniformly to specifications set by the Culinary Director or Executive Chef.
- Work rotating shifts across all kitchen stations and outlets.
- Maintain food quality and ensure consistent adherence to standard recipes.
- Assist with food preparation tasks including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain kitchen cleanliness.
- Demonstrate urgency in responding to guest needs.
- Manage daily stocking and re-stocking of raw materials and ingredients.
- Ensure compliance with all government, safety, health, and security standards.
- Monitor expiration dates of perishable items and inspect ingredients before use.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Attend department meetings and training sessions.
Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited Culinary or Hospitality program affiliated with Discovery Land Co.
- Six months of back-of-house foodservice experience.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- ServSafe certification.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work shifts longer than eight hours.
- Proficiency in English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move for periods exceeding eight hours.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Safety consciousness
Location
- The Hills, The Hamptons, New York
- Dune Deck Beach Club, The Hamptons, New York
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Culinary or Hospitality program
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00 per hour
- Overtime available
Benefits
- Employee meals
- Referral incentives
- Recognition programs
- Limited shared housing available through a separate rental company
- Professional development opportunities
- Upward mobility opportunities
About the Company
- Dune Deck Beach Club is an idyllic beachfront club in Westhampton Beach, New York, offering waterfront suites and diverse amenities.
- Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a global portfolio.
- Discovery Land Company's mission is to create unique environments that provide families the freedom and resources to learn, grow, and play.
