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Job Title: Seasonal Breakfast Cook / Day Prep

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 - $20 DOE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Breakfast Service Leadership & Execution

Lead and manage breakfast service to ensure a high-quality, timely, and memorable guest experience
Prepare and cook breakfast items (including a variety of egg dishes) and assist with lunch service as needed
Ensure all dishes are prepared according to established recipes, quality standards, and correct portions
Set up and break down breakfast service, ensuring readiness and efficiency

2. Food Quality, Preparation & Inventory Control

Maintain fresh and properly prepared mise-en-place at all times
Monitor food production, preparation, and presentation to ensure consistently high standards
Ensure proper storage and handling of all food items under optimal conditions
Assist with menu development and creation of new dishes
Support cost control efforts by minimizing waste and managing food costs within budget

3. Sanitation, Safety & Compliance

Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized kitchen environment at all times
Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and standards
Ensure personal cleanliness, grooming, and professional appearance
Identify and communicate any operational or safety concerns promptly

4. Team Collaboration & Guest Experience

Communicate effectively with the Executive Chef and kitchen team regarding service needs and issues
Foster a respectful, positive, and collaborative work environment
Engage with guests to gather feedback and ensure satisfaction, escalating concerns as needed
Contribute to a welcoming, mission-aligned atmosphere for guests, staff, and community members

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Core Competencies

Strong culinary execution and attention to detail
Ability to lead a service and perform effectively under pressure
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and team-oriented mindset
Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
2–3 years of experience in a full-service kitchen or similar environment
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
Ability to maintain professional presentation and hygiene standards

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience in breakfast or high-volume service environments
Proficiency in preparing a variety of breakfast dishes, especially egg cookery
Experience with menu development and food cost management
Background in hospitality, retreat centers, or guest-focused dining environments
Passion for high-quality, health-conscious food preparation

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.

Benefits: Meal included, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Must have manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks

Compensation: $15.16 - $20.00 per hour

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.

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