Ranch Sous Chef - Summer 2024

Every guest and team member here rave about the food at Red Horse Mountain Ranch and our wonderful Chefs make it all happen.They are part of a small team that works closely together to bring a meal together. We also would like to mention we like our fun kitchen environment while making really good food!

You have to enjoy cooking, teaching, and moving quickly to do well in this role. You will thrive if you bring a great attitude, ready to learn more about world-class hospitality. Led by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard as you grow, be on the move, work hard, have a lot of fun, and be proud of the summers you've spent with us.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

Prepare the Meals

• Determine proper amounts of food to prepare given our guest counts
• Produce high quality dishes in both taste and appearance
• Prepare meals to accommodate all special requests and dietary needs
• Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently so that meals are served on time
• AM Sous Chef prepares breakfast (both buffet and to-order) and buffet lunch for up to 90 guests and staff
• PM Sous Chef prepares appetizers and dinner (both buffet and plated) for up to 90 guests and staff

Lead the Kitchen Team Members

• Fill in for the Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation and managing kitchen team members, when necessary
• Train kitchen team members on the preparation and arrangement per the current menu
• Be the example of how you want your team members to be
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests, respond professionally to any guest concerns

Food Safety and Sanitation

• Ensure proper storage and labeling of food items
• Maintain the sanitary condition of the kitchen. This includes washing and storing dishes, sweeping and mopping, taking out garbage, restocking inventory, and general cleaning and organizing.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulation and safety standards

You Will Have Other Ranch Duties

• Yes, you will get 2 days off a week here because we value ME time. But, we also ask that you be flexible and willing to fill in for someone in a pinch. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
• Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
• Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it "magically" gets messy.

• Must be able to workearly tomid-Maythrough early October
• Physically fit and capable of all Sous Chef duties
• Prefer 3 years of experience in food preparation, cooking a variety of food items using a variety of cooking methods
• Prefer 1 year experience in cooking for special dietary requirements
• Must demonstrate safe cooking practices
• Be ok with having to drive 10 minutes to get cell phone reception or using a land phone (Gasp!) to make a phone call while on the ranch (training provided).
• Be able to lift 50 pounds and work 45-55 hours/week.
• Work with minimal supervision and take directions from ranch leaders
• Familiar with or willing to be trained on sharing satellite internet with your roommates!!
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills and customer relations
• Be willing to help in other departments as needed
• Be able to laugh and have fun!
• Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa.
• Hold a valid drivers license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Idaho Food Handler Permit