Featured Florida Chef
Chef Justin Timineri
Justin Timineri has been cooking for as long as he can remember. Raised by a family of Tallahassee cooks, Justin loved being in the kitchen whenever he could. When he realized that cooking was his life-long passion, he took a job as a dishwasher in a local restaurant. With that foot in the door, Justin was able to explore the many facets of the culinary industry.
Throughout the years, Justin has held a variety of positions, culminating in his employment at the Department. As a sous chef at Albert’s Provence in Tallahassee, he was able to enhance his culinary skills. From there, he spent four years traveling as event chef for internationally known sporting organizations like NASCAR, the PGA and the Kentucky Derby. After his time on the road, Justin returned to Tallahassee to take the helm as executive chef at the trendy and upscale restaurant, Mozaik. His vast experience in the culinary industry led him to his current position as executive chef for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Working out of the Division of Marketing and Development, Justin’s responsibilities include promoting all of Florida’s freshest commodities, creating new recipes, participating in trade events, performing cooking demonstrations and educating children on the value of health and nutrition in food.
“Cooking should always be fun, simple and flavorful.” That’s Justin’s motto, and it reflects his style. He always keeps nutrition in mind and enjoys cooking with fresh foods that are harvested regionally or locally. From casual to fine dining, modern American to classic European cuisine, Justin promotes Florida as he creates foods for every palate.
