Kitchen Utility Porter | Part-Time | Cure Insurance Arena
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Trenton, NJ, 08611
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Kitchen Utility Porter plays a key support role in the kitchen, assisting chefs with basic food preparation for concession stands and banquets while ensuring all kitchen areas are clean, organized, and operating efficiently. This position helps uphold Oak View Group Hospitality's quality standards by performing a variety of tasks including food prep, dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and general kitchen sanitation.
The ideal candidate will maintain excellent attendance and be available to work during scheduled events based on business needs. Responsibilities also include operating dishwashing equipment, polishing silverware, taking out garbage, and regularly sweeping and mopping floors to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
This position will remain open until December 12, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Go over daily BEO’s, concession menus, and prep sheets with the Chef, Kitchen Manager, and Sous Chef
- Assist with preparing food for the concession stands and banquets meeting Oak View Group’s specs and recipes and the chefs’ instructions.
- Must work meeting all sanitation standards
- Responsible for keeping the work area clean.
- Must wrap, label and date all prepared food
- Communicate daily with the Chef to discuss all necessary topics to ensure proper operational flow.
- Responsible for operating the dishwashing machine ensuring water temperature is correct and soap and drying agents are connected and working properly.
- Maintain organization of dishware, smallwares, pots and pans in storage room.
- Responsible for cleaning the food production areas in the kitchen and other areas as necessary.
- Responsible for removing garbage and recyclables from the kitchen and depositing them in the appropriate venue garbage and recycling area.
- Responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment and ensuring items disassembled for cleaning are properly reassembled and operational.
- Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to speak, read and write in English
- A food a valid food handling certificate (Servsafe) is recommended
- Must have knowledge hot foods, stocks, soups, sauces and be prepare all foods using a recipe
- Must know how to roast all meats, poultry and fish items to proper temperatures
- Must have knowledge for cold food, salads, fruit trays, cheese trays and Garde Manger skills
- Must have good knife skills
- Must be able to use equipment like steamers, kettles, fryers, grille, ovens, slicer, and braiser.
- Must understand storing procedures for all food items as well as labeling and dating items
- Must meet Oak View Group Hospitality grooming standards
- Working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Frequently asked questions
Part-time hours for this Kitchen Utility Porter role are closely tied to scheduled events at Cure Insurance Arena, requiring flexibility during game days or concerts. This means availability during peak times is crucial to meet the dynamic demands of the venue’s live event calendar in Trenton, NJ.
While a valid food handling certificate like ServSafe is recommended for kitchen porter roles in Trenton, NJ, employers often prioritize hands-on sanitation skills and compliance with local health regulations to maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
This role combines basic food prep, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation, requiring multitasking skills and knowledge of equipment like steamers and fryers. Unlike chef positions, focus here is on support tasks, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and adherence to safety protocols.
The demand for part-time kitchen porters in Trenton is moderate, with competition influenced by venue size and event frequency. Positions at prominent locations like Cure Insurance Arena often attract candidates seeking flexible hours in hospitality, slightly increasing applicant volume.
SPECTRA emphasizes teamwork, respect, and maintaining high hospitality standards, which means Kitchen Utility Porters at Cure Insurance Arena engage in clear communication, uphold sanitation rigor, and contribute positively to the fast-paced environment of live event catering.
Working with SPECTRA provides exposure to large-scale event hospitality, access to 401(k) benefits even in part-time roles, and a chance to develop versatile kitchen skills in a globally recognized venue management company, setting it apart from typical kitchen porter jobs.
This Kitchen Utility Porter role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19.00, which is above average for part-time kitchen positions in Trenton, reflecting the venue’s premium standards and the specialized nature of event-driven hospitality work.
Daily tasks include prepping concession stand foods, operating dishwashers, organizing kitchenware, and maintaining sanitation. Porters also handle waste disposal and equipment cleaning, ensuring a hygienic and efficient kitchen environment during busy event days.
Starting as a Kitchen Utility Porter at Cure Insurance Arena opens pathways to culinary prep roles, kitchen management, or specialized hospitality positions within Oak View Group venues, especially for those who develop strong skills and demonstrate reliability in high-volume event settings.
Trenton's event venues maintain steady hiring for kitchen porters due to frequent live events. This demand often accelerates the recruitment process, making it advantageous for candidates to apply promptly for part-time opportunities at locations like Cure Insurance Arena.