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Seasonal Ranch Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Seasonal Support

Loveland, CO · On-site

$15.81 - $18/hr

Provides support in various areas of Sunrise Ranch, including seasonal projects. WORK AVAILABILITY ... or Chef on duty. * Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents and guests in the Dining ...

Executive Chef

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$69K - $96K/yr

Overview Canyon Ranch guides the pursuit of wellbeing on a path through immersive destinations to a ... Develop and execute seasonal, guest-focused menus * Collaborate with nutrition, marketing, and F&B ...

Seasonal Support

Loveland, CO · On-site

$15.81 - $18/hr

Provides support in various areas of Sunrise Ranch, including seasonal projects. WORK AVAILABILITY ... or Chef on duty. * Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents and guests in the Dining ...

Ranch House Cook I

Powell Butte, OR · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Seasonal Family Pass to the athletic center ? Employee discounts at all restaurants, spa services ... with chefs and teammates to ensure smooth service · Monitor inventory at your station and ...

Sous Chef

Bonner, MT · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort! About Paws Up Montana: Paws Up Montana ... Position:  Full-Time Year Round or Seasonal We're seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef who ...

Executive Chef Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY: Provide a clean and sanitized food and beverage operation for all Granby Ranch establishments. Job Function * Maintain an organized ...

Executive Chef Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY: Provide a clean and sanitized food and beverage operation for all Granby Ranch establishments. Job Function * Maintain an organized ...

Executive Chef Position Type: Seasonal Full-Time POSITION SUMMARY: Provide a clean and sanitized food and beverage operation for all Granby Ranch establishments. Job Function * Maintain an organized ...

Sous Chef

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

All full time seasonal employees can enjoy the following benefits: * FREE All Mountain Ski Pass and ... Discounted Lone Mountain Ranch Cross Country Ski Trail Pass * Wellness Day and Eligibility for PTO

This seasonal position can last from July through the end of harvest. This position is responsible ... We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, which top chefs around the ...

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How much do seasonal ranch chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for seasonal ranch chef in the United States is $63,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Seasonal Ranch Chef, you need strong culinary skills, menu planning abilities, and experience with food safety protocols, often backed by a culinary degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory systems, and certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Adaptability, organization, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for managing varied dietary needs and working with ranch staff in remote settings. These competencies ensure efficient kitchen operations, high-quality meals, and satisfied guests in a dynamic ranch environment.

What is a seasonal ranch chef?

Seasonal ranch chefs are culinary professionals who work on ranches during specific seasons, often to prepare meals for ranch staff, guests, or special events. Their duties typically include menu planning, sourcing local ingredients, and cooking a variety of meals that cater to the tastes and needs of those at the ranch. The job is often temporary, aligning with busy periods such as cattle drives, hunting seasons, or guest ranch operations. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt to a rustic or remote setting. Seasonal ranch chefs play a crucial part in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for all who stay or work at the ranch.

What are some common challenges a seasonal ranch chef faces during peak seasons?

Seasonal Ranch Chefs often encounter challenges such as managing large-scale meal preparation for varying group sizes and adapting to limited kitchen facilities or remote locations. They must be highly organized to accommodate special dietary needs and changing menus, sometimes with limited access to fresh ingredients. Strong communication and collaboration with ranch staff are essential, as meals are often coordinated around the activities and schedules of guests and ranch hands. Flexibility and creativity are key to ensuring high-quality meals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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

AspectSeasonal Ranch ChefRanch Cook
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingBasic cooking experience, no formal certification often required
Work EnvironmentHigh-end ranch kitchens, seasonal settingsRanch kitchens, outdoor or rustic settings
Employer & IndustryLuxury ranches, hospitality industryWorking ranches, agricultural industry
Job FocusMenu planning, gourmet cooking, seasonal dishesBasic meal preparation, cooking for ranch staff and guests

The main difference is that a Seasonal Ranch Chef typically has formal culinary training and prepares gourmet, seasonal menus in luxury ranch settings. In contrast, a Ranch Cook focuses on preparing basic meals and supporting daily ranch operations, often in more rustic environments. Both roles are essential in ranch hospitality but differ in complexity, credentials, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Ranch Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,994 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Seasonal Support

Sunrise Ranch

Loveland, CO • On-site

$15.81 - $18/hr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • Paid time off

Job Title: Seasonal Support
Department: Varies
Reports To: Events Director or Manager of various Departments
Prepared Date: 10/24/23
SUMMARY: Provides support in various areas of Sunrise Ranch, including seasonal projects.
WORK AVAILABILITY: Up to 29 hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
SALARY RANGE: $15.81 - $18.00 DOE
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (by Department):
Accounting, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of stewarding the company resources to best serve the purpose and mission of the organization.
  • Assist with Accounts Payable and Receivables.
  • Answer the phone and help with other customer service.
  • Help with scanning, filing, and shredding.
  • Physical requirements
    • Must be able to climb stairs, sit for long periods of time, and to lift 35 pounds.
    • Must have adequate vision and hearing are required for office work.

Dining Room tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of creating and maintaining a comfortable and welcoming dining experience in a home-like atmosphere.
  • Clean, sanitize, restock, organize, and maintain a comfortable and welcoming dining experience.
  • Empty trash and recycling cans by tea table.
  • Clean floor with handheld sweeper.
  • Take out garbage in Tea Room.
  • Physical requirements
    • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
    • Must be able to move about the Kitchen and Dining Room for the duration of the shift.

Guest Services, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of creating a home-like, safe atmosphere so that guests can do the transformational work they've come to do.
  • Communicate supportively and clearly to leads, staff, and guests.
  • Be proactive in creating solutions for potential issues within the department.
  • Assist in overseeing events from start to finish, including internal EDL events.
  • Facilitate communications between the Events Department and other departments as needed.
  • Assist with Dining Room and meeting room functions.
  • Answer phone calls, e-mails, and faxes; route all correspondence to the correct parties.
  • Use various types of software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and
    database software.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Must be able to sit at a desk working on a computer for prolonged periods.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Homekeeping, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of creating a home-like, safe atmosphere so that guests can do the transformational work they've come to do.
  • Set up and tear down meeting rooms for internal and external events, according to the event requirements.
  • Perform essential laundry and cleaning tasks for the Accommodations Building, providing fresh towels and bedsheets for all guest rooms.
  • Clean and check all appliances in rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, stairways, and guest rooms.
  • Respond to guest queries and requests.
  • Deliver any requested housekeeping items to guest rooms.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
    • Must be capable of moving chairs, tables, rugs, equipment, beds, furniture, and laundry.

Kitchen, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of creating and maintaining a safe and clean environment to best serve the Sunrise Ranch's mission and purpose.
  • Ensure cleanliness, operational organization, maintenance, and safety of Kitchen machinery and workspace.
  • Assist in light food preparation as directed by the Manager or Chef on duty.
  • Assist in serving food and beverages to the residents and guests in the Dining Room.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Must be able to stand in place for lengthy periods and/or move about the Kitchen for the duration of each shift.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Maintenance, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of maintaining tools and infrastructure so that these resources may best serve the purpose and mission of the organization.
  • Assist and perform semiskilled tasks of a general nature in connection with maintenance, repair, landscaping and construction projects in the upkeep of Sunrise Ranch.
  • Organize and maintain all tools, equipment, and materials owned by Sunrise Ranch.
  • Assist in the maintenance of all Sunrise Ranch-owned vehicles, tractors, backhoes, and the like with our Vehicle Maintenance Manager.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Basic mobility. Must be able to stand, bend over, crouch down, and walk all day.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Media Team, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of creating an invitation for and capturing the transformational experience of Sunrise Ranch, its guests, and the community at large.
  • Assist with filming and production of a variety of events happening on Sunrise Ranch, as assigned.
  • Assist with graphic design projects for Publications, Social Media, Marketing, etc., as assigned.
  • Upload and manage content on Sunrise Ranch YouTube Channel.
  • Meet deadlines on all projects that are assigned. Communicate to Manager/Director before the deadline date if there is any complication or delay.
  • Produce new media content for Sunrise Ranch's Social Media, Publishing, and Kiosk.
  • Zoom technology support for classes and services.
  • Audio/Video set up and tear down for Dome Events.
  • Technical support for Dome events.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods, working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Ranch, tasks may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Serve with the intention of providing nutrient-dense farm products to support the health and well-being of Sunrise Ranch, its guests, and the community at large.
  • Care for animals in our operation daily: feeding, watering, providing minerals, and practicing stress-free handling.
  • Assist with setting up paddocks with portable electric fencing, and moving cattle.
  • Assist with sorting animals to tag, castrate, vaccinate, and the like.
  • Work with wheel-line and hand-set irrigation to properly water the pastures.
  • Physical requirements:
    • Must be able to stand, bend over, crouch down, climb fences, and walk all day.
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Overall):
  • Provide support for all departments as needed, including but not limited to:
    • Dining Host: Support meal service and cleanup to include dishes, ensuring the cleanliness of tables and floors in the food service area and Dining Room, restocking condiments and napkins, and maintaining coffee and tea stations.
    • Home Keeping: Support cleaning and resetting rooms in the Accommodations Building. Ensure cleanliness of the conference rooms and Pavilion, including the front entrance, Living Room, Dining Room, and bathrooms.
    • Room Stewardship: Assist with meeting room set-up to meet facilitator requests.
    • Dishes: Support the Kitchen with cook's dishes and meal dishes.
  • As a member of the staff of Sunrise Ranch, contribute to the overall success and fulfillment of our mission through:
    • Creative, uplifting expression that inspires others.
    • Enthusiastic contribution to the fabric of the Sunrise Ranch community.
    • Diligent, productive work that contributes to the Sunrise Ranch team effort.
    • Supporting, promoting, and contributing to the vision, plan, and work of the Spiritual Director and the Trustees of Emissaries of Divine Light.
    • Provide clear, supportive surround for guests, visitors, and staff.
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned, including:
    • Ensure confidentiality and security of guests.
    • Follow all company safety and security procedures.
    • Report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damage of property.
    • Assist with dishes in the Kitchen.

Compensation: $15.81 - $18.00 per hour
Sunrise Ranch honors Universal Being in all its forms-through people, through nature and through all creation. We see this attitude of honor for Universal Being as the pivotal factor for the future of humanity.
Most of all, we honor and welcome the expression of Universal Being through ourselves. We believe that this orientation in living is what opens the door for a full knowing of the wisdom and love that is within everyone. It is what lets the individual give their greatest gift to the world and know the greatest fulfillment that is possible for a human being.
All of Sunrise Ranch is dedicated as a teaching and demonstration site for this essential wisdom-both the inner knowing of Universal Being and the practical application of that knowledge. This is why we practice and teach sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table food preparation. This is what is behind all the workshops, conferences, concerts and courses that we offer. This is what we teach in our internship programs and in all our courses for spiritual awakening and personal development. Sunrise Ranch exists to embody this truth and to bring it to the world.
We believe that Universal Being is doing its best to incarnate and express fully through each person, not as a separate reality but as the core reality of who they are. And when it does, that person becomes whole and creates wholeness in their world. They bring healing to the land, to other people and to the planet. Whole people-whole world.
This is what allows our individual worlds to thrive. This is why Sunrise Ranch is flourishing. And it is the experience of this simple, profound truth that will let Planet Earth become the garden home that it is destined to become.
To us, this is not just a nice idea but a guiding principle to be embodied in everything we do. If you agree, we welcome you to join us in bringing this experience to the world.