Maybe we should call this the "Sous Chef in Training" position? We are all about training the right and eager people- experience isn't everything. Our Chefs are patient teachers who want others to grow their culinary skills. We have seen so many team members become really confident cooks here!
All of our guests and team members rave about the food at Red Horse Mountain Ranch and the Chef Assistants are our secret to that success. They take on roles to free up the chefs to do their jobs. They are part of a small team that works closely together to bring a meal together. We would also like to mention, we like to maintain a fun kitchen environment while making really good food!
You have to enjoy cooking, cleaning, and moving quickly to do well in this role. You will thrive if you bring a great attitude, ready to learn some valuable skills you will take with you the rest of your life. Led by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard as you grow, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you've spent with us.
What Your Day Will Look Like :
Prep Work
- Cleaning vegetables
- Trimming meats
- Chopping and knife work
- Mixing and stirring
- Making dressings
Cleaning
Using our commercial dishwasher to wash kitchen and guest dishes all plates, silverware, bowls, and glasses come through the kitchen for cleaningScrubbing stuck on food on hotel pansTeaching staff from other departments how to use the dishwasher and properly wash dishesWashing and disinfecting work surfaces and keeping the dish area clean of food debrisTaking out the garbage, cardboard, and compost as neededSweeping and mopping the kitchen and food storage areasPossible Roles the Chefs will Delegate to You
Making sauces and saladsGrilling meatsBaking pastries and other dessert preparationsOther
Running up and down the stairs to bring up items from the food storage areas of the basementHelping to check in and put up the food deliveriesAttending kitchen meetingsAccommodating food allergiesPlating the Wine DinnerCooking Kids Menu ordersImproving the meals we haveMaking sure the food that goes out is perfectHaving fun while you learn and grow in your skills in a great kitchen!You Will Have Other Ranch Duties
Yes, you will get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, we also ask that you be flexible and willing to fill in for someone in a pinch. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.Attending ranch meetings and training sessionsDoing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it "magically" gets messy.You need to be willing to learn how to be a great cook as we like to see the chef assistants here take on more responsibility from the chefs as they gain experience and knowledge.Physically fit and capable of all Chef Assistant dutiesBe ok with having to drive 10 minutes to get cell phone reception or using a land phone (Gasp!) to make a phone call while on the ranch (training provided).Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-55 hours / week.Work with minimal supervision and take directions from ranch leadersFamiliar with or willing to be trained on sharing satellite internet with your roommates!!Able to demonstrate good communication skills and customer relationsBe willing to help in other departments as neededBe able to laugh and have fun!Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa.Hold a valid drivers licenseMust be at least 21 years of age
