Line Cook

Now Hiring - Line Cooks
Deerwood Country Club | Jacksonville, FL

Pay: $18 - $20 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Part-time positions available; weekend availability required

About the Position

Deerwood Country Club is seeking skilled and dependable Line Cooks who take pride in their work and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen. In this role, you’ll help deliver high-quality, consistent dishes that create exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests while supporting the culinary team in daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness.

About Deerwood Country Club

Deerwood Country Club is a premier private club in Jacksonville, Florida, featuring a meticulously maintained 18-hole championship golf course, a full practice facility, and a large putting green. The Club also offers tennis facilities, aquatics, and dining venues that provide exceptional experiences for members and their guests

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job title

Line Cook

Reports to

Executive Chef

Classification

Hourly Full-time, Part-time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignments

Job purpose

Prepares food as directed by the Chef or General Manager of the club. Cooks to order in a timely manner and issues to servers as ordered based on details provided by recipe cards to ensure menu plate consistency, i.e. preparation, portioning and garnishing of foods. Provide excellence in product and maintains cost controls.

Duties and responsibilities

• Comply with written standardized food recipes and beverages to ensure the production of consistent quality and portion control, i.e. sizes of portions, methods of preparation, cooking, garnishing of foods, and sees that the food is prepared as ordered.
• Receives and checks food and supplies into the kitchen and storerooms i.e. inspect condition of contents, checks against invoices & orders, and freshness of product. Stores new and reuse products in proper temperatures and proper wrappings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas as instructed by the Chef or General Manager.
• Complete opening and closing checklists as outlined by the Chef or General Manager.
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Operate within the guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as established by Hampton Golf.
• Maintain Food Handlers or Managers Certificate.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bake ware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Working conditions

Work is primarily indoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Direct reports

None

About Hampton Golf

Hampton Golf, Inc. is a nationally recognized golf and hospitality management company dedicated to creating exceptional experiences at premier golf clubs, country clubs, and lifestyle communities across the United States. With more than 2,000 Team Members across 30 properties in multiple states, Hampton Golf specializes in club operations, golf management, food and beverage, membership services, and lifestyle programming. Our success is driven by our people-first culture, where we believe that investing in our Team Members creates exceptional member and guest experiences and ultimately drives the success of the Clubs we serve. We are passionate about building strong teams, delivering outstanding service, and creating a rewarding workplace where our Team Members can grow and thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hampton Golf, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and Team Members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants are encouraged to review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice for additional information regarding their rights under federal employment laws.