Line Cook

Dates of Employment: April 2026 – October 2026
Employment Terms: Full time, Seasonal, Temporary
Expected Hours: 40+ hours per week; weekends, holidays included

About the role

Trinchera Ranch is looking for a hard-working line cook to produce all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes, and techniques set by the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
• Processes prepared foods for service using ovens, gas stoves, griddles, and broilers.
• Assure that each item is cooked to the Chef and guest’s expectations.
• Garnish each dish properly.
• Maintain an orderly and sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, broilers, sauté burners, ovens, flat top griddles, and refrigeration equipment both during and after service.
• Stock inventory appropriately.
• Assist with dishwashing tasks as needed.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
• Follow proper guidelines and practices for food safety/sanitation.
• Use tools, materials, and other equipment properly and safely.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested by supervisor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Perform other Ranch duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Experience with the preparation of game and health-conscious fare.
• Previous culinary experience required.
• Some culinary education preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a positive attitude.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to periods of high activity, interruptions, and high stress under demanding conditions.
• Communication with Company employees, customers, and other individuals.
• Work hours will vary depending upon the needs of the Company’s customers and may involve working long or non-traditional hours.
• Moderate physical activity is required: ability to lift items in excess of 50 pounds occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, stooping/bending, lifting, repetitive motion, using hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls, and normal vision.

Pay

$18-25/hour, based on experience, plus eligible to participate in gratuity pool.