
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K contribution
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Employee Meals
Referral Incentives
recognition programs
Professional Development
work-family culture
Job Description
Discovery Land Company is a prestigious U.S.-based real estate developer and operator known for its exclusive private residential club communities and luxury resorts that span both domestic and international locations. With a mission focused on creating unique environments where individuals and families can experience freedom, security, and the opportunity to learn, grow, and play, the company has established a reputation for exceptional service and one-of-a-kind living experiences. The company’s properties are prized for their beautiful settings and meticulously crafted amenities, reflecting a dedication to quality and member satisfaction.
One of the outstanding properties managed by Discovery Land Company is the Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, Texas. This private 800-acre community is immersed in the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, featuring rolling hills, majestic oak trees, native wildflowers, and dramatic cliffs overlooking a flowing creek. Driftwood offers members a blend of luxurious golf-centered lifestyle and scenic vistas, including 70 acres of vineyards and a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio. The club is divided into two distinct parcels: The Ranch, which emphasizes golf and luxury living, and The Creek, known for its scenic vineyard views. Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club represents an authentic vision of Texas lifestyle—rural, refined, and family-oriented.
The role in focus is that of a Cook within the Food and Beverage Culinary Department at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club. This position is essential in supporting the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences that align with the high standards expected at one of Discovery Land Company’s distinguished locations. The Cook will be responsible for assisting with food preparation, managing kitchen deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness and order within the culinary environment. This role requires a diverse knowledge of ingredients and cooking techniques as it supports a variety of food outlets and menu styles.
Beyond the technical skills, the Cook will collaborate closely with other culinary professionals to ensure each meal meets quality and presentation standards while adhering to health and safety regulations. Key activities include preparing dishes according to Executive Chef’s recipes, efficiently setting up workstations for service, managing food inventory, and helping to reduce kitchen waste through effective production methods. The role expects candidates to have experience in fine dining, luxury resorts, or private clubs, with a strong commitment to culinary excellence. Additionally, maintaining composure and focus during busy service times is critical for success in this fast-paced environment.
Employment at Driftwood is characterized by a culture that values passion, professionalism, and teamwork. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees, 401k contributions, paid time off, and employee recognition programs. The work environment encourages professional development and upward mobility, fostering a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Shifts often include evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the hospitality industry’s demands.
Overall, the Cook position at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team within one of Texas’s most beautiful private club settings. If you have a passion for food, culinary arts, and creating memorable member experiences, this role offers a compelling career path within Discovery Land Company’s esteemed network of luxury properties.
One of the outstanding properties managed by Discovery Land Company is the Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, Texas. This private 800-acre community is immersed in the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, featuring rolling hills, majestic oak trees, native wildflowers, and dramatic cliffs overlooking a flowing creek. Driftwood offers members a blend of luxurious golf-centered lifestyle and scenic vistas, including 70 acres of vineyards and a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio. The club is divided into two distinct parcels: The Ranch, which emphasizes golf and luxury living, and The Creek, known for its scenic vineyard views. Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club represents an authentic vision of Texas lifestyle—rural, refined, and family-oriented.
The role in focus is that of a Cook within the Food and Beverage Culinary Department at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club. This position is essential in supporting the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences that align with the high standards expected at one of Discovery Land Company’s distinguished locations. The Cook will be responsible for assisting with food preparation, managing kitchen deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness and order within the culinary environment. This role requires a diverse knowledge of ingredients and cooking techniques as it supports a variety of food outlets and menu styles.
Beyond the technical skills, the Cook will collaborate closely with other culinary professionals to ensure each meal meets quality and presentation standards while adhering to health and safety regulations. Key activities include preparing dishes according to Executive Chef’s recipes, efficiently setting up workstations for service, managing food inventory, and helping to reduce kitchen waste through effective production methods. The role expects candidates to have experience in fine dining, luxury resorts, or private clubs, with a strong commitment to culinary excellence. Additionally, maintaining composure and focus during busy service times is critical for success in this fast-paced environment.
Employment at Driftwood is characterized by a culture that values passion, professionalism, and teamwork. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees, 401k contributions, paid time off, and employee recognition programs. The work environment encourages professional development and upward mobility, fostering a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Shifts often include evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the hospitality industry’s demands.
Overall, the Cook position at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club provides an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team within one of Texas’s most beautiful private club settings. If you have a passion for food, culinary arts, and creating memorable member experiences, this role offers a compelling career path within Discovery Land Company’s esteemed network of luxury properties.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- additional languages preferred
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent vocational training with job-related courses preferred
- Minimum 1 year line/prep cook experience in fine dining restaurant/luxury resort/private club
- Ability to chop, prepare, or cook food items and a familiarity with a range of cooking techniques
- Understand and abide by all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations, including state required food handler certificates
Job Duties
- Assist in set up/preparation of culinary program for the season and on a daily basis
- Set up assigned station with predetermined mise en place to ready station for service
- Prepare food items for any and all food outlets according to designated menus/recipes by Executive Chef
- Prepare food items for members/guests as requested using quality predetermined method in a timely/confident manner
- Cook all food according to recipes, quality/presentation standards and food preparation check lists
- Demonstrate safe/proper use of all equipment at all times, checking to ensure correctness of temperatures of appliances/food
- Demonstrate proper-efficient production of food items to achieve maximum productivity and reduce kitchen waste
- Monitor all food quality/presentation while preparing food
- Stock/rotate food
- Alert Sous Chef of low inventory items
- Work line, salad station, prep station, and any other stations as needed
- Control pace of food orders/set tone for ticket flowing process
- Peeling and chopping vegetables
- Preparing cuts of meat, filleting and deboning fish
- Putting away deliveries of stock
- Clean stations and equipment, and other areas as necessary
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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