• Assist with preparation of meals for large and small groups, as well as private chef settings.
• Working with culinary team, assisting with the design of creative weekly menus for guests including pairing of wines with various fare.
• Work with a wide variety of cuisine, including game and other health-conscious fare preferred.  
• Oversee and facilitate purchasing through a variety of vendors, stocking all pantries, organizing and heavy lifting required.
• May supervise some members of staff as required.   
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.  
• Ensure that food production is high quality and timely.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.

Perform other Ranch duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Upscale food presentation, experience with preparation of game and other health-conscious fare
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities, creative, attention to detail
• Professional culinary training is preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience working in a similar setting. 
• Prior guest ranch experience preferred.

• Work is performed in a commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment and safety protocols in place.  
• Frequent exposure to periods of high activity, interruptions, and high stress under demanding conditions.  
• Communication with Company employees, guests, vendors, and other individuals.  
• Work hours will vary depending upon the needs of the Company’s customers at any given time and will involve working long or non-traditional hours to fulfill Company and/or guest needs, projects, or special circumstances. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Moderate physical activity is required. 
• Must possess the ability to lift items over 50 pounds occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently. 
• Requires standing, walking, stooping/bending, lifting, and repetitive motion and use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and normal vision.

All offers of employment at Trinchera Ranch are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. 

Set within the vast landscapes of Southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley, Trinchera Ranch is a historic 172,000-acre private ranch dedicated to exceptional hospitality and responsible land stewardship. Guests enjoy immersive lodging, dining, and guided outdoor experiences across a breathtaking expanse of wilderness. Beyond its guest offerings, Trinchera remains a working ranch, committed to sustainable forestry, cattle grazing, and agriculture. As a protected area supporting regional biodiversity, the ranch prioritizes conservation and science-based land management, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.