Cook

Job Overview

Discover Timuquana Country Club
Premier Southern Hospitality since 1923
Tradition. Excellence. Community

Timuquana Country Club is a traditional private club located on the banks of the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, Florida. Open six days a week, 12 months per year, the 103 year-old, member-owned club has 1,100 member families. Facilities include a 50,000 square foot clubhouse including three member dining areas and private function rooms, large outdoor event and recreation lawn, wrap around patio, floating dock, 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, golf practice facility, eight outdoor tennis courts, fitness center with group exercise studio, locker rooms with dry saunas, and a resort style, heated zero entry swimming pool overlooking the St. John’s River. The Club is in the process of completing its next phase of its facility master plan; the Golf Performance Center and Pickleball Facility set to open May 2026.
Our mission is to create memorable and meaningful experiences for our members, their families, and guests—every day. We are dedicated to delivering a warm, comfortable, and relaxing environment inspired by the timeless charm of Southern hospitality. Through gracious service, attention to detail, and a commitment to Excellence, we honor Tradition and foster a strong sense of Community.
Learn more about Timuquana by visiting https://www.timuquana.net/.

Job Summary:
Timuquana Country Club is seeking a cook for any/all culinary outlets at the Club. A cook at Timuquana Country Club is responsible for focusing heavily on the daily execution of service, participating in staff training, maintaining provided standards, executing functions, assisting other culinarians with various aspects of the production process, and providing excellent food to the Club’s membership and guests; all while providing a warm, comfortable, and relaxing experience inspired by the gracious spirit of Southern hospitality, at any time of the day. In this role, you will work in a safe and positive environment alongside supportive teammates with the opportunity to create a home away from home and offer personalized experiences for members/guests, to create moments that matter.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:
(Other duties may be assigned)

• Provides daily production/execution of assigned culinary area, actively and effectively assists others with prep and on the line with service.
• Effectively communicates areas of improvement to the Executive Chef. Effectively works with peers on culinary details when appropriate.
• Ensures the proper set up assigned culinary area, maintenance and breakdown of area.
• Completes prep sheets for stations of assigned area.
• Complete knowledge of all food items being served including the preparation, allergens, and presentation of those items for assigned station.
• Responsible for reporting any utility or maintenance requests to Executive Chef.
• Execute cleaning schedule.
• Complete all other tasks assigned by the Executive Chef/Culinary Management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization before, during, and after service; ensure cleanliness of all equipment and all surrounding areas in the kitchen.
• Follow club standards for timing, presentation, and overall etiquette.
• Assist in the response to any member feedback related to culinary needs with professionalism and urgency.
• Represent the club in a professional manner through image, dress, communication, and immediate follow-through and response.
• Support your fellow team members and contribute to a healthy, positive culture.

Ideal Qualifications, Abilities, and Principles:
Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred; Diploma from culinary school will be an advantage.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to speak and write English.
• At least 2 years of proven experience as a cook; experience in Private Clubs, Hotel or Resort preferred.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Preferred knowledge and experience in meat fabrication.
• Food Handlers Certification (club can help you acquire).
• Ability to effectively communicate and/or present information and respond to questions from member/guests, managers, and peers.
• Ability to identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and problem solve.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and work as a team.
• Professional, friendly manner and excellent customer service attitude and abilities.
• Enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, anticipates the needs of others and is willing to acquire new skills.
• Willingness to be taught and trained.
• Well organized and detailed oriented.
• High cleanliness standards.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The language skills, reasoning ability, physical demands, and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Availability:

• This position is available for full time or part time individuals. Candidates must be willing to have flexible schedules and must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Shift will differ in length.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays are a must.

Estimated Base Pay Range:

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits and Perks:
At Timuquana Country Club, we offer programs and perks that cultivate a healthy and active workplace environment. Here are the benefits and perks you can expect in your package:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Leave and Holiday Pay
• 401(K) with employer matching contribution
• Holiday Bonus
• Individual and Family Scholarships
• Golf Privileges
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Referral Incentive Program
• Jacksonville Jaguars and Daily’s Place Tickets
• Employee Engagement Events – Employee Summer Party, Employee Appreciation Week

Timuquana Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. Timuquana uses E-Verify as required by Florida law. We also conduct job-related background checks prior to hire to ensure a safe and secure work environment. These checks are only conducted on candidates selected for hire, after issuing a contingent offer of employment.