- Wages/Pay
- $15.00 - $17.00 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- No experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts: Apr 27, 2026
Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Porter and become an essential part of delivering exceptional dining experiences. This energetic role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to work in a fast-paced food environment, supporting chefs and kitchen staff by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, efficiently, and hygienically, enabling the culinary team to focus on creating delicious meals.
Responsibilities
Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment to uphold high hygiene standards.
Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients under supervision.
Support the kitchen team with food handling duties, ensuring proper storage and safety procedures are followed.
Maintain cleanliness of workstations, floors, and storage areas throughout shifts to promote a safe working environment.
Dispose of waste responsibly and ensure recycling protocols are followed in accordance with health regulations.
Help with organizing supplies and stock levels to ensure ingredients and utensils are readily available for meal service.
Support catering events or special functions by assisting with setup and breakdown as needed.
Experience
Previous experience in a kitchen environment or food industry setting is preferred but not mandatory; enthusiasm for learning is valued.
Basic knowledge of food safety practices and handling procedures.
Familiarity with cooking techniques, knife skills, and meal preparation is advantageous.
Experience working in restaurants or catering services demonstrates an understanding of fast-paced food service operations.
Ability to follow instructions carefully while maintaining attention to detail in food handling and cleanliness standards.
Strong teamwork skills with a proactive attitude towards supporting colleagues in busy kitchen settings. Join us to develop your culinary skills in a vibrant environment where your contribution keeps the heart of our kitchen beating strong!
What we offer:
An opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary team on one of the most unique ranches in the Rocky Mountain West. The ranch sits on 36,000 acres of private ground ranging in elevation from 8,200' to 14,000'. The ranch is here for you to enjoy and explore in your time off. On top of your base pay you will receive a season end bonus and this is a tipped position with tips averaging over $1,000 per month. What we offer:
An opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary team on one of the most unique ranches in the Rocky Mountain West. The ranch sits on 36,000 acres of private ground ranging in elevation from 8,200' to 14,000'. The ranch is here for you to enjoy and explore in your time off. On top of your base pay you will receive a season end bonus and this is a tipped position with tips averaging over $1,000 per month. Housing, meals, utilities, and internet are all provided at no charge. 401(k) with 7% match after one year of employment. Multiple other employee benefits and perks. The position runs from April through November.
How to Apply
Please send a resume with a cover letter to barnikitchen@outlook.com.
No phone calls, please.
Contact Info
- Chef Rebecca
- barnikitchen@outlook.com
- thebarniranch.com
Bar NI Ranch
The Bar NI Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch with a vision to pass on the family legacy of land conservation and to ensure the protected and responsible enjoyment of the ranch for current and future generations. Formerly working timberlands, with herds of cattle in the valleys and domestic sheep grazing above timberline, the 36,000 acre ranch is now home to large herds of wildlife.
- Location
- Colorado
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 20
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Family housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Good
