Personal Ranch Chef West Boulder Ranch
- Date Posted January 24, 2023
- Location McLeod, MT
- Category Culinary
- Job type Summer Job
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 descriptionExcellent career opportunity for someone who has a true passion for natural foods cooking and ranch life
This job will begin as a seasonal position with the possibility for a full time position providing the relationship is a good fit for both the owners and candidate. We are looking for somebody early spring till October
- 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