Sundance Trail Ranch
(Updated 3/14/2022)
Job Type: |
Seasonal |
Hours Per Week: |
40 |
Shift: |
First |
Job Classification: |
Full Time |
Contract/1099: |
No |
Close Date: |
11/30/2022 |
OJT Interest: |
Not stated |
Requirements
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Minimum Age: |
18 |
Driver’s License: |
None |
Endorsements: |
None |
Background Check: |
Yes |
Education: |
None |
Drug Test: |
Yes |
Benefits
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Paid Holidays/Year: |
Not stated |
Health Insurance Available: |
No |
Paid Vacation Days/Year: |
Not stated |
Incentive/Profit Sharing: |
No |
Paid Sick Days/Year: |
Not stated |
Job Description
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With assistance of assistant cook and 2 dishwashers, manages he preparation of 3 meals a day, plus cookies/snacks for 30-40 people (guests and staff). Maintain clean kitchen, menu planning, food inventory, and kitchen management. Kitchen is staff with a lead cook, assistant cook, and 2 dishwashers. All staff assist in meal service.
Full meal production, with baking skills (although most years the assisant cook is the pastry person). Sundance Trail Guest Ranch is near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado at 8000 feet. We border Roosevelt National Forest. Meals are served family style and we encourage all staff to eat with the guests.
Position comes with room and board, free use of laundry facilities, wifi and all ranch amenities. During your breaks you may go for a horseback ride, play disc golf, enjoy the hot tub, or hammocks to list a few amenities.
We eat in the dining room, in the back yard, and on the trail. We serve “hearty western fare family style,” which can include lots of vegetables and salads as well as meat and potatoes. Because Ellen and Dan are both RN’s we see many guests who have therapeutic diets or allergies.
The kitchen staff is a group of five people who have high energy and good humor. Psychosis is not an obstacle to working in the kitchen, although active drinking problems will get you sent on your way. Kitchen and housekeeping staff typically works forty-five hours per week over six days.
Summer Kitchen Staff responsibilities include:
Preparing hearty western meals for 20-25 hungry guests and 10 – 16 hungry staff (about 40 total).
We eat family style; in dining room, on front porch, at picnic tables, and on the trail.
Baking enormous amounts of desserts and cookies daily.
Preparing therapeutic and/or special diets (with management support) as needed.
Managing and maintains food and supplies inventories (shops for groceries – Sysco).
Regularly reviewing and assuring compliance with all Health Department Safety Standards and rules.
Maintaining a spotless clean kitchen, including washing dishes, pots, and pans.
Helping little kids get eggs from the hen-house.
Helping wranglers, maintenance persons, and managers do whatever needs to get done to provide guests with a safe and delightful ranch experience.
Telling endless jokes and humorous stories.
Apply by emailing dan@sundancetrail.com . |
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
(Updated 2/14/2022)
The Director of Catering & Events primary responsibility is to manage the operations of the Events Services Management Department & Team that plans, coordinates, and manages every aspect of the execution of group events from an operations standpoint once the Sales Team has contracted group events. They will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Events Services Management Department including assigning group events to an Events Services Manager to be planned down to the detail with the group contact or contacts from the point the group is contracted up until and through execution of the event with an emphasis on client and guest satisfaction and increased efficiencies and productivity working with the full Operations Team at the Ranch. They will work closely with the Sales Team, Food & Beverage Team, Group Lodging Coordinator, Reservations, Lodging, Grounds, Facilities, and Activities Teams to foster a cohesive and communicative working environment to create a seamless experience for group events contacts, third party planners, and participants according to the contracted event agreement that exceeds expectations from a customer experience perspective. Experience in banquets and catering facilitating successful high-end weddings and corporate group events at resort properties is required. Click here for more info: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?currentJobId=2914754784&keywords=devils%20thumb%20ranch
Zapata Ranch
(Updated 2/7/2022)
WRANGLER – ZAPATA RANCH
Seasonal: March – October or May – October
This is an opportunity to join the Ranchlands team to help us provide the vacation of a lifetime to guests at the Zapata Ranch. Applicants must be lifelong riders with a passion for education, people, and the outdoors. A background or proven interest in ecology, geology, conservation, education, biology, or a related field is a bonus, but not required. As with all positions at Ranchlands, an outstanding can-do and solution-oriented attitude is of the utmost importance. No pets allowed.
CHEF – ZAPATA RANCH
Seasonal: March-October
Zapata Ranch is seeking a third chef to join our team for the 2022 guest season. The right candidate will ideally be a trained chef with experience in restaurants or culinary school, present a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and creativity, and be able to work independently and within the team. As with any role at Ranchlands, this person must be a joy to work with, unquestionably reliable, and ready to bring their best to contribute to a quickly growing guest program. A strong interest in locally and ranch grown produce and meats is a plus and open fire cooking. Housing on the ranch provided, and no pets allowed.
Majestic Dude Ranch
(Updated 9/30/21)
Summer Seasonal Employment – Multiple Positions Needed
Family owned dude ranch, with strong Christian values, seeking hardworking individuals to help make the guest experience exceptional. Positive go getters with a desire to put guest needs first. Genuine care and compassion for people and animals. Must be available for the entire season. Drug and alcohol free environment.
Date of Employment: 5/21/2022
Apply at: info@majesticduderanch.com