Prep Chef

RRR Seasonal Career Center • Gypsum, CO

5d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Chef will further the mission of Roundup River Ranch by supporting in daily kitchen and foodservice duties to ensure the highest standards of food preparation, service and sanitation are met to support the medical safety and dietary needs of all campers, staff and volunteers; create high quality, safe food experience for all campers, staff and volunteers. The desired start date for this seasonal position is May 17th, 2026.

Requirements

• Knowledge of special diets support beneficial
• Be able to Implement best practices to ensure that special diets are met, cross contamination is prevented, and high-risk population is kept safe.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• Be able to demonstrate or participate in kitchen tasks and camp activities: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand.
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen is preferred
• ServeSafe Certification
• Ability to work in a facility that is smoke free, tobacco free, drug free (including medical and recreation marijuana), and alcohol free
• Passion for the Roundup River Ranch Mission

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of kitchen are organized and sanitary daily.
• Support food deliveries and proper storage of goods.
• Assist with food preparation, meal production, and meal service for meals and snacks for up to 200 as assigned by either the Sous Chef or Food Service Manager
• Support daily maintenance of kitchen equipment and systems (i.e. ensure completion of daily cleaning/sanitizing schedules, temperature logs, chemicals, etc.)
• Support with dishwashing as needed and assigned by either the Food Service Manager or Sous Chef
• Work with kitchen staff and volunteers assigned to kitchen in daily and session duties.
• Support dietary needs in all aspects of camp including Residential Life, Program, and Medical teams as directed.
• Teach and assist camp staff and volunteers in safe and sanitary meal set up, service, and clean up.
• Follow State of Colorado requirements, SeriousFun Children’s Network criteria and American Camp Association standards effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed