Assistant Cook

About the role

Silver Cliff Ranch is seeking an Assistant Cook to help prepare high-quality meals and deliver exceptional hospitality to guests from around the country.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation & Menu Planning: Assist with daily meal prep, cook according to instructions, and help design menus for incoming groups.
• Special Dietary & Allergen Care: Prepare high-quality, delicious alternative meals for guests with dietary restrictions—including Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, and severe food allergies—strictly following cross-contamination prevention and food safety protocols.
• Kitchen Leadership: Confidently manage kitchen operations and direct kitchen staff to ensure timely, high-quality, and visually appealing meal service either in support of the Dining Services Manager or on your own.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor seasonal and year-round staff in food prep and service with a positive, encouraging disposition.
• Sanitation & Facilities: Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen, dining hall, cookware, dishwashing stations, and guest restrooms after every meal.
• Inventory & Operations: Assist with inventory, ordering food and supplies, trash removal, and campus-wide turnaround cleanups between guest groups.
• Snack Shop: Assist with the inventory, organization, and cleanliness of Snack Shop
• General Support: Participate in team meetings and training sessions, and execute other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager or Executive Director.

Requirements

• Experience & Skills: Prior culinary/kitchen experience with a strong grasp of safe food-handling practices, inventory control, and basic math/computer skills.
• Leadership & Mindset: Self-starter with strong organizational skills, excellent customer service habits, and a willingness to learn and improve upon facility policies and procedures.
• Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry up to 50 lbs (unloading food/supplies), and maintain visual/auditory awareness of safety hazards.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on group retreat schedules.
• Certifications & Background: Have or have the ability to obtain CFPM certification; must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and provide proof of work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, and Dental
• $1,000/month stipend for offsite housing

Pay

Pay Rate: $20-25/hr

Schedule

Status: Full Time with Benefits