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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 ...

Canyon Ranch Operating, LLC

Executive Sous Chef

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North America's largest day spa at The Venetian ® hotel in Las ... As Executive Sous Chef, you'll lead daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety and quality ...

White Lodging Careers

Chef de Cuisine

Saratoga, WY · On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

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 ...

Auric Road LMR Management LLC

Executive Chef

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

The beauty of the Ranch may be what guests remember first, but it's the people who create the ... Thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment where every day is different. What You Bring * Five or ...

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 ...

Salina - Porter Ranch

Junior Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$26 - $29/hr

... Ranch: fresh pasta, pizza, crudo and a serious wine program, lunch and dinner seven days a week ... We are hiring a Junior Sous Chef who is as comfortable with a scale and a spreadsheet as with a ...

Bluejack Management Partners

Sous Chef

Aledo, TX · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Bluejack Ranch is more than just a private residential club, it's a 914-acre working ranch and ... I seek ways to be extraordinary and deliver a positive impact every day. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

Ridgeline-Granby LLC

Sous Chef

Granby, CO · On-site

$50K - $67K/yr

Join us as we take on a re-envisioning of Ski Granby Ranch. We are a new resort and hospitality ... days. * Other duties as assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: * Talking to others to convey ...

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As of Sep 6, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a day ranch chef?

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.

What are some common challenges faced by a day ranch chef and how can they be managed?

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.

What is the difference between Day Ranch Chef vs Ranch Cook?

AspectDay Ranch ChefRanch Cook
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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Infographic showing various Day Ranch Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Sous Chef / Prep Chef

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Full-time

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

Job description

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for one Prep Cook to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, is honest with a lot of integrity and is hard-working.

Responsibilities
  • Assist and help our chef to prepare all meals
  • Prepare and set out ingredients to be used throughout the day
  • Label, stock and inventory all ingredients
  • Follow recipes and prepare dishes
  • Sanitize and prepare equipment and workstation for cooking
  • Help prepare and clean-up kitchen
  • Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and organization
  • Wash dishes when necessary

Qualifications

  • Experience working as prep cook or similar role
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Work well independently as a part of high functioning team


Available shifts and compensation: Flexible shifts. Compensation is $14.00 - $17.00/hour.

About The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is an all-inclusive, upscale riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All guests arrive on Sunday and leave Saturday morning. As you can read from our guests’ testimonials, we offer a very personal, small, and intimate experience. We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell, Wyoming east of Cody and Yellowstone National Park at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. With a backyard of 650,000 acres in an area with tremendous diversity of scenery and altitudes ranging from 4,200 to 13,100 feet, you seldom see the same trail twice. Since its beginnings, The Hideout has always been an exceptionally clean, organized, and well-maintained ranch. It is one of the reasons many of our repeat guests return year after year. The 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence are at the core of our Culture. Integrity, honesty and genuinely caring about our guests, your co-workers and owners are an important part of this.

Important Note

At The Hideout we all live healthy, fun, active outdoors lifestyles. We eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis. That is also why our guests travel to The Hideout. Embracing this lifestyle is key to joining our team.

Our Culture of the 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence is the core foundation of our ranch. Any new team member needs to embrace honesty, integrity, professionalism and a caring attitude towards guests, other staff, and owners.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Thank you.
 

Employment Type: Temp/Seasonal
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Bonus/Commission: Yes

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