Cook - North Course Flex (7AM-7PM)

Ridglea Country Club; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation, Bereavement and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Employee meals and meal discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

You'll contribute to consistent quality across North Course dining and banquets, with opportunities to grow within a respected private club environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional kitchen/line-cook experience.
• Current Texas Food Handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, recipe execution, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to stay organized and work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Dependable attendance, professional conduct, and eagerness to learn.
• Flexibility to work across North Course and banquet stations and meal periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for North Course dining, banquets, and member events.
• Complete mise en place, stock stations, and manage quantities with waste control.
• Support across North Course and banquet stations and shifts to ensure timely, accurate service.
• Taste and season dishes to meet quality standards and member requests.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food using FIFO; maintain clean walk-ins.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards; assist with briefings and handoffs.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Knife skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Texas Food Handler certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Cook - North Course Flex (7AM-7PM)

Fort Worth, TX, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Who We Are

Since 1954, Ridglea Country Club has brought Fort Worth families together through shared experiences, lasting connections, and traditions that continue year after year. Defined by timeless architectural character and a relaxed, social atmosphere, Ridglea blends longstanding tradition with the way members live today.

Some clubs are reserved for special occasions. Ridglea is built for real life.

The Role

Every position at Ridglea contributes to the member experience. In the Cook - North Course (Flex) role, you will help deliver the consistent, elevated hospitality that defines the Ridglea Experience. Success comes from taking ownership of your role, working as a team, and treating members, guests, and fellow team members with kindness and respect.

Whether serving members directly or supporting operations behind the scenes, the Cook - North Course (Flex) role helps create an experience that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and consistently Ridglea.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items for North Course dining, banquet functions, member events, and other culinary production as assigned, following approved recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Complete daily mise en place, set up and stock assigned stations, and produce the correct quantities while minimizing waste and communicating shortages or production concerns to culinary leadership.
• Work flexibly across North Course and banquet stations and meal periods, supporting the serving line and teammates as needed to keep service timely, accurate, and consistent.
• Taste food for quality, prepare items to proper doneness and seasoning, and accommodate reasonable member requests and approved modifications.
• Label, date, cover, cool, store, and rotate food correctly using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices; maintain clean and organized walk-in coolers and work areas.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, personal-hygiene, and workplace-safety standards, including safe equipment use and prompt cleanup of spills or hazards.
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Sous Chef, and culinary team based on the assigned shift and production area; attend scheduled kitchen meetings, complete shift handoffs, and perform additional assigned duties.

What You'll Bring

• At least 1 year of professional kitchen, line-cook, prep-cook, or comparable food-production experience.
• Current Texas Food Handler certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, recipe execution, portion control, safe food handling, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize production needs, follow direction, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Dependable attendance, professional conduct, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Flexibility to work across multiple North Course and banquet stations and meal periods, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events as scheduled.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Private-club , hotel, resort, scratch-kitchen , banquet, or high-volume culinary experience.
• Experience working multiple stations, such as grill, sauté, pantry, fry, or garde manger.
• Culinary education, apprenticeship training, or demonstrated interest in continued culinary development.

Why Ridglea

At Ridglea Country Club, we believe our people are what makes the Ridglea Experience possible. We are committed to creating an environment where team members can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and take pride in their work. The Ridglea Connection is at the heart of who we are, bringing our team together through shared experiences, meaningful connections, and a sense of belonging.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, Bereavement and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Rotating menu for employee meals
• Retail discounts on merchandise

*Subject to availability and club guidelines.

• Service awards and recognition programs
• Team holiday bonus and celebration
• A collaborative and service-focused culture