Company description

Our ranch is co-owned by two sibling families who are committed to organic food and regenerative agriculture.

The ranch is isolated, about 40 minutes from Livingston, MT and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Bozeman, MT. It sits in the middle of stunning natural beauty.

Job description

• Menu plan, shop for, cook and serve healthy, delicious, organic and varied meals (lunch and dinner 5 days a week) for a family of 7 and their guests. Flexibility for occasional weekend work, if called upon, is also required
• Plan meals from scratch based on preferences/dietary needs but always with a focus on health, whole foods and an ample supply of varied vegetables and salads
• Prep, cook and store simple dishes (i.e. soups and stews, undressed salads) for easy meals on weekends
• Be knowledgable and comfortable in grilling a wide variety of locally sourced meats and game.
• During the slow(er) days, stock the families’ pantries with non-perishable pantry items and frozen meals, as requested
• Pick up grocery store orders for the families and guests when also provisioning for the kitchen during the week
• Preserve excess garden harvest (can, dry, freeze) and make use of the garden produce in meals
• Keep the kitchen spotlessly clean and in proper working order, addressing any issues (appliances, plumbing etc) promptly. Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment and keep the kitchen and pantry organized
• Observe occupational, health, and safety standards in the kitchen at all times
• Ensure paperwork accuracy such as grocery receipts, cash reimbursement, etc.
• Be a team player and interact well with the rest of the people working on the ranch.

Requirements:

• Be very comfortable in the kitchen
• Graduate of a natural chef culinary program a plus, but not a requirement - enthusiasm for natural cooking is more important
• Have a good understanding of holistic nutrition, and ability to meet dietary restrictions like gluten- and dairy-free, Paleo, vegetarian/vegan, etc.
• Share our ideals of organic, local and sustainably sourced ingredients
• Excited to try new recipes and expand knowledge
• Have enough experience to cook without recipes
• Have an eye for detail and presentation
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently; be punctual
• Be very flexible as a ranch is a fast-paced environment where things change often
• Be self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to anticipate needs and go above and beyond to be helpful
• Clear and positive communication
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Have a great attitude and positive demeanor; be a team player
• Able to work mornings, nights, and sometimes weekends when required
• Able to stand on feet for long periods of time and carry heavy bags
• Love isolation and the great outdoors
• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn, flexibility, and adaptability to ranch life and families’ needs
• Other related assignments as necessary

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline