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Description

Welcome to Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, where career development meets unparalleled natural beauty. The Ranch is renowned for its excellence in hospitality and breathtaking surroundings. From hosting upscale weddings to orchestrating sophisticated corporate events and intimate private gatherings, we are a one-stop destination for unforgettable experiences. Our culinary program is uniquely enriched by our onsite Wagyu beef cattle program, offering chefs the opportunity to work with ranch-raised, premium ingredients. Join our team and embark on a journey where your career aspirations are nurtured amidst the splendor of nature, ensuring that every day is an opportunity to grow and thrive.

Principle Purpose of Job

The Employee Dining Cook prepares and serves daily employee meals in Evan's Cafe, ensuring a well-stocked buffet and a welcoming dining experience for Ranch employees. This position is responsible for preparing large-batch meals, maintaining food quality and food safety standards, and keeping the cafeteria clean, organized, and efficiently stocked throughout service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare large-batch meals including proteins, vegetables, soups, starches, and daily specials for employee dining.
• Follow menus and recipes while accommodating dietary restrictions when possible and ensuring food quality and consistency.
• Set up, maintain, and break down the employee buffet in Evan's Cafe while ensuring proper presentation and organization.
• Monitor buffet items throughout service, ensuring food remains properly stocked, fresh, and held at safe temperatures.
• Monitor portion sizes and food presentation to ensure consistency while minimizing waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the employee dining area, buffet line, and kitchen workspace throughout service.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, dating, and properly storing food deliveries according to food safety standards.
• Monitor ingredient usage and communicate inventory needs while assisting with managing leftovers and maintaining par levels.
• Assist with daily prep tasks, ingredient organization, and maintaining an efficient workflow within the kitchen.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure proper care and cleanliness of tools, equipment, and workstations.
• Follow all sanitation, food handling, and health department guidelines, ensuring proper labeling, dating, and storage of food products.
• Contribute to a positive team environment, support the Ranch's culinary standards, and perform additional duties as assigned to support overall kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Culinary degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2-5 years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, or high-volume food service environment preferred.
• Experience preparing large-batch meals or buffet-style service strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food quality and consistency.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
• Organized, dependable, and able to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen workspace.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods during shifts.

Compensation Description:

$20 - $22/hr Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. 

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Affordable housing options are available for employees working a minimum of 35 hours per week, based on availability.
• Health, Dental, Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $4,000 annually-if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running, and mountain-biking workshops.
• Opportunities for continued education through tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer.

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits. 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.