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Notch Peak Ranch

  • PTO

Chef for family ranch an hour west of Wheatland, Wyoming in the Laramie Range Mountains (7,000ft ... Immediate start to Oct. 1st. A second home to a family that comes up for 4 days at a time ...

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is looking for a Seasonal Chef Our main season starts March 27 ... Preparation, presentation, and timely delivery of three meals per day including cookouts and ...

Canyon Ranch

Sous Chef

Lenox, MA · On-site

$28 - $29.12/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America's largest day spa at The Venetian ® hotel in Las ... Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality ...

Stanly Ranch

Chef de Cuisine

Napa, CA · On-site

$86K - $118K/yr

Stanly Ranch - a land that was established with legacy in mind and furthers its progression now ... July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father ...

Post Ranch Inn

Chef de Cuisine

Big Sur, CA

$90K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of the Post Ranch Inn and Sierra Mar Management Team, the Chef de Cuisine helps lead ... Possess or obtain a valid CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. * Valid driver's license ...

Post Ranch Inn

Chef de Cuisine

Big Sur, CA · On-site

$90K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a member of the Post Ranch Inn and Sierra Mar Management Team, the Chef de Cuisine helps lead ... Possess or obtain a valid CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. Valid driver's license with ...

Canyon Ranch

Sous Chef - Start Date 9/14/2026

Spicewood, TX · On-site

$53K - $72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... every day. Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with ... Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality ...

Canyon Ranch

Sous Chef

Lenox, MA · On-site

$28 - $29.12/hr

In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America's largest day spa at The Venetian ® hotel in Las ... Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality ...

Canyon Ranch

Sous Chef

Lenox, MA

$28 - $29.12/hr

In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America's largest day spa at The Venetian ® hotel in Las ... Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality ...

Brasada Ranch

Banquet Chef

Powell Butte, OR · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Each day, you're surrounded by panoramic views of the towering Cascade Peaks while being a part of ... That's why Brasada Ranch is proud to offer our employees the following benefits: • Medical ...

Brasada Ranch

Banquet Chef

Powell Butte, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Each day, you're surrounded by panoramic views of the towering Cascade Peaks while being a part of ... That's why Brasada Ranch is proud to offer our employees the following benefits: ? Medical, Dental ...

Brasada Ranch

Banquet Chef

Powell Butte, OR · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Each day, you're surrounded by panoramic views of the towering Cascade Peaks while being a part of ... That's why Brasada Ranch is proud to offer our employees the following benefits:● Medical, Dental ...

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

$14 - $17/hr

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for one Prep Cook to join our ... Prepare and set out ingredients to be used throughout the day * Label, stock and inventory all ...

White Lodging Services Corporation

Chef de Cuisine

Saratoga, WY

$95K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Chef de Cuisine -- The Cheyenne Club at Brush Creek Ranch $95,000-$100,000 | 10% End-of ... Subsidized on-site housing * 3 free meals per day * Medical, dental, and vision insurance ...

White Lodging Careers

Chef de Cuisine

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Chef de Cuisine - The Cheyenne Club at Brush Creek Ranch $95,000-$100,000 | 10% End-of ... Subsidized on-site housing * 3 free meals per day * Medical, dental, and vision insurance ...

Canyon Ranch

Sous Chef - Start Date 9/14/2026

Spicewood, TX · On-site

$53K - $72K/yr

... every day. Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with ... Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality ...

Canyon Ranch

Sous Chef - Start Date 9/14/2026

Spicewood, TX · On-site

$53K - $72K/yr

... every day. Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with ... Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for day ranch chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Day Ranch Chef is a culinary professional responsible for preparing meals at a ranch, typically for ranch staff, guests, or special events, during daytime hours. Their duties often include planning menus, sourcing and preparing ingredients (sometimes using local or ranch-grown produce), and accommodating dietary needs. They may also oversee kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards, and occasionally assist with catering for larger gatherings or ranch activities. The role blends traditional cooking skills with the unique requirements of ranch life, such as hearty, nutritious meals and flexibility in serving times.

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To thrive as a Day Ranch Chef, you need expertise in meal planning, food preparation, and safe handling practices, often supported by culinary training or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints set exceptional ranch chefs apart. These competencies ensure the delivery of nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining safety and efficiency in a unique, often remote work environment.

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Day Ranch Chefs often face challenges such as managing menu variety with limited local ingredients, accommodating diverse dietary needs of guests, and working within tight timeframes to serve meals after outdoor activities. To address these, successful chefs focus on creative menu planning, sourcing seasonal produce, and maintaining strong communication with ranch staff to anticipate guest needs. Flexibility and resourcefulness are key, as is fostering a collaborative atmosphere with kitchen and ranch teams to ensure smooth meal service.

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CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingBasic cooking experience, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentFarm or ranch setting, outdoor and indoorRanch kitchen, outdoor cooking areas
Employer & IndustryRanches, agricultural operations, hospitalityRanches, farm stays, outdoor events

The Day Ranch Chef typically has formal culinary training and oversees meal preparation, often managing other kitchen staff. The Ranch Cook usually has practical cooking experience and focuses on preparing meals under supervision. Both roles are essential in ranch settings, but the Day Ranch Chef has a broader scope of responsibilities and formal credentials.

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Chef for Private Family Recreation Ranch in Wyoming

Notch Peak Ranch

On-site

Full-time

PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Chef for family ranch an hour west of Wheatland, Wyoming in the Laramie Range Mountains (7,000ft elevation). Remote. Immediate start to Oct. 1st. 

A second home to a family that comes up for 4 days at a time, generally, each weekend. HEALTHY and ORGANIC COOKING for numbers ranging from 4-20. A very simple continental breakfast is set out for early risers (set out by housekeeper), a lunch at 12:30ish, then apps/dinner at 6:30/7pm. Work experience as personal/family chef a plus.

A typical week would be Monday and Tuesday off, grocery shopping on Wed, Thur prep and with arrival of family for dinner, Sat- Sun lunch and apps/dinner.

Duties include, but not limited to menu planning, grocery shopping, prep, and cleanup of kitchen dishes. Buffet style meals. Very rarely plated unless for a group of 4 people and under. Maintaining a CLEAN kitchen is very important.

Grocery shopping is an all day event since nearest healthy stores are in Cheyenne (two hours from ranch).

Very small staff of 6.

Must have own vehicle that can handle dirt roads for personal time off. A ranch vehicle will be provided for supply runs.

Option of being flown in, but ranch vehicle will be limited to ranch work only.

$4500/mnth with Discretionary end of summer bonus. 

Room and board provided.

Private in suite bedroom

You will be expected to be neat, clean and odor-free while at work.

Cell service is VERY limited, but available in certain locations. 

· Wi-Fi in all buildings so Wi-Fi calling is used

· In time off there is amazing hiking, fishing, and biking.

· Sorry, we do not have housing for a family.

You should be a cooperative team member with a pleasant and positive can-do attitude.

You must be a self-starter who takes initiative to get things done without supervision.

You must have the ability to kneel, bend, carry, stoop, climb, and lift items up to 50 lbs,

This is a service industry job, and as such, you must be flexible in dealing with guests, working hours, and job requirements.

Pre-hire drug screening and background checks are mandatory. Must have solid working references.

No smokers and casual drinkers only please

Employment Type: Temp/Seasonal
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Bonus/Commission: Yes

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