Seasonal Prep Cook

Sunrise Ranch•Loveland, CO

16h•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Sunrise Ranch honors Universal Being in all its forms—through 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 wisdom—both 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 people—whole 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.

Requirements

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
1–3 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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