Personal Chef
McLeod, MT
Excellent career opportunity for someone who has a true passion for natural foods cooking and ranch life.
Essential Duties:
Menu plan, shop for/harvest, cook and serve healthy, delicious, varied meals (lunch and dinner 5 days a week) for a family of 7 and their guests. Flexibility for occasional weekend work, if called upon, is also required
Plan menus based on preferences/dietary needs but always with a focus on health, whole foods and an ample supply of varied vegetables
Plan meals from scratch based on available produce in the ranch garden
When needed, source organic food from local farms and grocery stores
Prep, cook and store simple dishes (i.e. quiches, soups and stews, undressed salads) for easy meals on weekends
During the slow(er) winter months, stock the families’ pantries with non-perishable pantry items and frozen meals, as requested
Pick up grocery store orders for the families when also provisioning for the kitchen
Stock the fridge and pantry of guests before arrival
Preserve excess garden harvest (can, dry, freeze)
Keep the kitchen spotlessly clean and in proper working order, addressing any issues (appliances, plumbing etc) promptly. Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment
Observe occupational, health, and safety standards in the kitchen at all times
Ensure paperwork accuracy such as grocery receipts, cash reimbursement, etc.
Requirements:
Be very comfortable in the kitchen
Graduate of a natural chef culinary program a plus, but not a requirement - enthusiasm for natural cooking is more important
Have a good understanding of holistic nutrition, and enthusiasm for meeting dietary needs like gluten- and dairy-free, Paleo, vegetarian/vegan, food allergies, etc. depending on families/guests
Shares our ideals of organic, seasonal, local and sustainably sourced ingredients
Excited to try new recipes and expand knowledge
Have enough experience to cook without recipes
Have an eye for detail and presentation
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Self-motivated and self-directed
Comply with all health and safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized kitchen
Clear and positive communication
Strong work ethic and integrity, always on time
Be a team player
Able to work mornings, nights, and sometimes weekends
Able to stand on feet for long periods of time and carry heavy bags
Be willing to relocate to McLeod, MT (housing provided)
Love isolation and the great outdoors
Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn, flexibility, and adaptability to ranch life
Additional duties to be determined and discussed
Benefits:
Salary based on experience
This is a full-time position
20 days of paid vacation (after at least 6 months) during the cold winter months when the families are not on the ranch
Medical, dental, vision allowance (after 90 days), 401(k) allowance (after 12 months) and work mileage reimbursement
Due to our remote location, housing is provided
Ranch description:
Our ranch is co-owned by two sibling families who are committed to organic/biodynamic food, permaculture principles and regenerative agriculture. Our goal is to restore the land, build the soil and feed families and their guests healthy, ranch-grown food.
The ranch is pretty isolated, about 40 minutes from Livingston, MT and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Bozeman, MT. It sits in the middle of stunning natural beauty.
Cooking will take place in a lodge that is separate from the families’ homes. The lodge is a gathering place for everyone, and is complete with a large kitchen and pantry.
Staff housing is available, and there are a couple of options that will be discussed during the interview.
A vegetable/edible garden has been built on the property. It will be planted according to permaculture and organic/biodynamic principles, and will be an important part of the meals that are served on the ranch.
Please email resumé and a letter explaining why you are right for the job. We are very excited to find the right person to become part of the team and look forward to meeting you!