Line Cook

SEASONAL + FULL-TIME POSITIONS | $20–$25/HOUR

Location:

Three Forks Ranch in Slater, Colorado — approximately 40 miles from Steamboat Springs

Positions:
Seasonal and full-time opportunities available

Live and work in a remote Colorado setting while building experience in a high-end, all-inclusive hospitality operation. Three Forks Ranch is seeking experienced, self-directed line cooks who can reliably execute established menus and uphold exacting standards for quality, consistency, sanitation, and presentation.

• Seasonal and full-time positions:
  Seasonal opportunities are available starting December 1st, 2026, through May 1st, 2026, with the opportunity to extend to full-time upon completion of first season.; full-time positions are also available.
• Competitive pay: $20–$25 per hour, based on experience.
• Affordable employee housing:
  Rent is based on a shared or single-room arrangement. Electricity, propane, internet, cable, and snow removal are included. No pets are permitted.
• Three meals every day at no cost:
  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided 365 days a year, including scheduled days off.
• Additional benefits:
  Paid training, a 24-hour staff gym, and employee discounts on spa services, wellness classes, outdoor activities, and gift shop purchases.

The Culinary Team Member is responsible for executing the Three Forks Ranch culinary program with precision, consistency, and professionalism. This position is not responsible for creating or altering menus; rather, it is responsible for flawlessly executing the established menus and standards that define the Three Forks guest experience.

Cleanliness and organization are fundamental responsibilities of every Culinary Team Member. Every culinary employee is expected to clean as he/she works, maintain an organized station and shared kitchen throughout the shift, complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning, participate in scheduled deep cleaning, and always leave the kitchen inspection-ready. Our culinary team takes professional pride in a clean and organized kitchen.

Each employee will be assigned specific daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Kitchen sanitation
• Station organization
• Equipment cleaning
• Walk-in cooler and freezer organization
• Dry storage organization
• Smallware maintenance
• Deep cleaning assignments
• Waste and recycling management

Cleaning assignments are considered an essential part of the position and are expected to be completed thoroughly and consistently—not only during downtime, but as part of the daily operating standards of the kitchen.

• Execute all menu items exactly as developed and approved by the Three Forks Ranch culinary leadership.
• Follow recipes, plating standards, portion sizes, and preparation methods without deviation.
• Ensure every guest receives a consistent dining experience regardless of who is working.
• Understand that consistency is a cornerstone of the Three Forks brand.

Three Forks Ranch operates from carefully developed menus that are intentionally standardized.

• Prepare menu items exactly as written.
• Never substitute ingredients, alter recipes, or modify presentations without prior approval from the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Understand that menu changes occur only through an intentional review and approval process involving the Three Forks culinary leadership team.
• Offer ideas and suggestions respectfully through the proper channels but recognize that menu consistency takes precedence over individual creativity.

Three Forks Ranch is not a traditional restaurant. Our culinary team serves a small number of…