Seasonal Prep Cook

Sunrise Ranch

Job Location:

Loveland, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 19

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsive recruiter

Job Title: Seasonal Prep Cook

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager Events Director

Prepared Date: 03/31/2026

WORK AVAILABILITY: up to 29 hours which may include nights weekends and holidays.

SALARY RANGE: $15.16 - $19 DOE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Food Preparation & Culinary Execution

Prepare high-quality meals for lunch and dinner service
Follow established recipes and healthy cooking techniques to ensure consistency nutrition and flavor
Properly store food and maintain ingredient integrity
Continuously improve cooking skills and expand knowledge of food products and techniques

2. Kitchen Sanitation & Organization

Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations walk-in coolers and storage areas
Assist with dishwashing and general kitchen cleaning as needed
Uphold sanitation standards throughout the workday
Keep work areas clean clutter-free and safe

3. Compliance Documentation & Efficiency

Accurately complete sanitation and food temperature logs
Perform tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
Follow direction from kitchen leadership (Executive Chef Sous Chef Lead Cook)
Ensure adherence to food safety and operational standards

4. Team Contribution & Mission Alignment

Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced kitchen team environment
Contribute to a positive respectful and spiritually aligned kitchen atmosphere
Support the broader Sunrise Ranch mission through attitude service and engagement
Provide a welcoming and supportive experience for guests staff and community members

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Core Competencies

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and ability to take direction
High level of reliability accountability and time management
Positive attitude with enthusiasm and passion for cooking
Adaptability in a dynamic changing environment

Minimum Qualifications

13 years of experience in a professional kitchen
Basic to intermediate knife skills
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks
Flexible schedule including availability for varied days and hours

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience with health-conscious or nutrition-focused cooking
Familiarity with high-volume or retreat-style food service environments
Strong attention to presentation and food quality
Passion for continuous learning and culinary development
Friendly outgoing demeanor with strong personal presentation

CONDITIONS:

As a member of the staff of Sunrise Ranch contributes to the overall success and fulfillment of our mission through:

Creative uplifting expression that inspires others
Enthusiastic contribution to the fabric of the Sunrise Ranch community
Diligent productive work that contributes to the Sunrise Ranch team effort
Supporting promoting and contributing to the vision plan and work of the Spiritual Director and the Trustees of Emissaries of Divine Light
Gives clear supportive surround for guests visitors and staff

Work hours: Part-time available to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed or required.

Benefits: Meal included health dental and vision insurance paid vacation sick time and holidays

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
Exposure to extreme heat steam and cold present in a kitchen environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Must have manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks

Compensation: $15.16 - $19.00 per hour

Sunrise Ranch honors Universal Being in all its formsthrough people through nature and through all creation. We see this attitude of honor for Universal Being as the pivotal factor for the future of humanity.
Most of all we honor and welcome the expression of Universal Being through ourselves. We believe that this orientation in living is what opens the door for a full knowing of the wisdom and love that is within everyone. It is what lets the individual give their greatest gift to the world and know the greatest fulfillment that is possible for a human being.

All of Sunrise Ranch is dedicated as a teaching and demonstration site for this essential wisdomboth the inner knowing of Universal Being and the practical application of that knowledge. This is why we practice and teach sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table food preparation. This is what is behind all the workshops conferences concerts and courses that we offer. This is what we teach in our internship programs and in all our courses for spiritual awakening and personal development. Sunrise Ranch exists to embody this truth and to bring it to the world.

We believe that Universal Being is doing its best to incarnate and express fully through each person not as a separate reality but as the core reality of who they are. And when it does that person becomes whole and creates wholeness in their world. They bring healing to the land to other people and to the planet. Whole peoplewhole world.

This is what allows our individual worlds to thrive. This is why Sunrise Ranch is flourishing. And it is the experience of this simple profound truth that will let Planet Earth become the garden home that it is destined to become.
To us this is not just a nice idea but a guiding principle to be embodied in everything we do. If you agree we welcome you to join us in bringing this experience to the world.

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