Line Cook

Vista Verde Ranch

Start Date: ASAP, as well as mid-August. 

On-site housing, amazing food, incredible community, and beautiful location on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains!

We offer our guests a full program that includes horseback riding, hiking, biking, fly fishing, yoga, archery, photography plus much more. Our dining room exudes our “ranchy and fancy” ideal with a variety of cookouts, gourmet dinners and wine tastings. 

We are looking for a person who can be part of our community as a whole and has a strong passion for the culinary experience.  

Line Cook / Prep Chef

The person that will be the right fit for this job is a very organized and clean working individual who has a passion and desire to learn about scratch cooking in an upscale environment.  This person must have an affinity for people and thrive in a team environment. All VVR employees must be drug free, which includes recreational marijuana.  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare basic food items according to standardized recipes and instructions (salad bar, cold specialty items, and staff meals)
• Assist in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet cleaning standards
• Work with a team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
• Monitor product freshness

Requirements:

• One year cooking experience in a professional setting
• High school diploma/GED required
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day
• High level of professionalism
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Vista Verde is a great place for people who want to live in a community of intentional people, enjoy various outdoor activities, and are enthusiastic about learning new skills. If you aren’t afraid of hard work or living in a rural setting and love being active in the mountains then VVR would be a great fit for you.

• All of our staff live on-site in bunkhouse style accommodations and are very interactive with our guests at all times, so a love for people and a positive attitude is a “must.”
   
• Our summer season runs from the beginning of June to the end of October with the possibility of returning for our winter season.
   
• Our compensation package consists of a base wage and an equitable share of the tip pool. 
   
• Food and access to facilities are provided at a nominal daily rate. All meals, washing facilities, bed linens, pillows, and towels are provided.