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Roundup River Ranch

Cookhouse Steward

Gypsum, CO · On-site

$18/hr

... Ranch by supporting all campers, staff and program activities in the Cookhouse and Kitchen to ... by hand or machine. * Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe use of the dish machine ...

Roundup River Ranch

Cookhouse Steward

Gypsum, CO · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

... Ranch by supporting all campers, staff and program activities in the Cookhouse and Kitchen to ... by hand or machine. * Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe use of the dish machine ...

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Wellness Specialist Sr

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

Description Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Pavilion 2 - Highlands Ranch, CO Department ... Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan ...

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Travel RN Infusion Center

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$50/hr

Description Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital - Highlands Ranch Department: 20 ... Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent ...

UCHealth

Travel RN Infusion Center

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$50/hr

Description Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital - Highlands Ranch Department: 20 ... Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent ...

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Travel RN Infusion Center

Littleton, CO · On-site

$50/hr

Description Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital - Highlands Ranch Department: 20 ... Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent ...

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Patient Access Specialist

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$19.67 - $25.57/hr

CO:Highlands Ranch Department: UCHlthMG HRH Urgent Care Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per ... Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan ...

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Respiratory Therapist

Highlands Ranch, CO · On-site

$31.61 - $47.41/hr

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital - Highlands Ranch, CO Department: HRH RT Work Schedule ... Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan ...

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What are Volunteer Ranch Hands?

Volunteer Ranch Hands are individuals who offer their time and labor to assist with the daily operations and maintenance of a ranch, typically without monetary compensation. Their duties may include feeding and caring for animals, cleaning stalls, repairing fences, and helping with general ranch chores. Volunteers often gain hands-on experience in animal care, agriculture, and land management while supporting the ranch’s mission, which may be educational, therapeutic, or conservation-focused. This role provides valuable learning opportunities for those interested in agriculture or working with animals.

What are some common challenges faced by volunteer ranch hands, and how can I prepare for them?

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To thrive as a Volunteer Ranch Hand, you need basic animal husbandry skills, physical stamina, and a willingness to learn, with experience in agriculture or livestock care being beneficial but often not required. Familiarity with tools like shovels, wheelbarrows, and fence repair equipment, as well as knowledge of safety protocols, is typically important. Strong teamwork, reliability, and effective communication help you stand out in supporting daily ranch operations. These skills ensure the well-being of animals, smooth ranch functioning, and a safe, productive environment for all workers.
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Cookhouse Steward

Cookhouse Steward

Roundup River Ranch

Gypsum, CO • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

JOB IDENTIFICATION
Title
Cookhouse Steward
Department
Food Service
Location
Camp, Office-based
Reports To
Food Service Manager
Status
Seasonal
Classification
Non-exempt
Schedule
Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings
Hours
40
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cookhouse Steward will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by supporting all campers, staff and program activities in the Cookhouse and Kitchen to ensure campers, volunteers, and staff have a positive camp experience; support the cleanliness of all Cookhouse & kitchen spaces; to ensure the highest standards of sanitation are met in these facilities to support the medical safety of all campers, staff and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Ensure all Cookhouse facilities are thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis, including, but not limited to, disinfecting/sanitizing surfaces, cleaning all toilets, restocking soap, paper towels, and toilet paper dispensers, and taking out trash from Cookhouse on a daily basis.
  • Ensure all dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, and pans are washed after each meal either by hand or machine.
  • Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe use of the dish machine and process along with sanitary meal set up, service, and clean up.
  • Ensure galley area is cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis.
  • Support food deliveries and proper storage of goods.
  • Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems (i.e. ensure completion of daily cleaning/sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, chemicals, etc.)
  • Work with kitchen staff and volunteers assigned to kitchen in daily and session duties.
  • Wash kitchen linens as needed.
  • Help sweep and mop the kitchen and dining room.
  • Take out the trash from the kitchen and dining room to the dumpster.
  • Clean and wash trash cans as needed.
  • Assist with food preparation as needed.
  • Clean spillage in the kitchen or dining room.
  • Keep dishwasher area clean; Straighten the counter/clean after each meal.
  • Supervise and assist set up for each meal.
  • Be punctual in following the assigned schedule
  • Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children's Network criteria and American Camp Association standards effectively.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Ability to learn to do tasks as assigned
  • Strong collaboration and team building skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to accept supervision and guidance
  • Ability to move items (such as kitchen equipment)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred
  • Ability to work in a facility that is smoke free, tobacco free, drug free (including medical and recreation marijuana), and alcohol free
  • Passion for the Roundup River Ranch Mission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office Based / Indoors - 75%+
Desk / Computer work - Less than 25%
Sitting - Less than 25%
Outdoors - Less than 25%
Standing - 75%+
Walking / Moving - 75%+
Lifting / carrying - Up to 50lbs
Driving - Occasional
Special Requirements
The Cookhouse Steward is not required to be residential at the campsite in Gypsum, CO. However, must be available to support the needs of the Kitchen including being available to support anytime when camp is in session.
DISCLAIMER
The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.
RRR1M: At Roundup River Ranch, we believe in fostering a Mission-centered culture. To demonstrate that we are all supporting the incredible, and purposeful Mission of Roundup River Ranch, every employee participates in organization-wide efforts. Included in all position job description responsibilities is the agreement of "other duties as assigned"; we agree to partner in being our Mission's greatest contributors by completing tasks or assignments that may fall outside the typical job description. Examples of this include but are not limited to community ambassadorship, camp program and donor cultivation event engagement and support, supporting annual opening and closing of our campsite, supporting present operational needs, and/or being a positive role model for stakeholders by exemplifying care and investment in organizational outcomes and successes. Not only is this engagement supportive of achieving and contributing to organizational goals, it provides an essential opportunity for meaningful, personal connection with our Mission and helps define what it means to be "All In" as a Roundup River Ranch employee.
ACKNOWLEDEGMENT
This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgement indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.
Salary Description
$18/hour

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