Costilla Lodge - Breakfast Cook (Spring 2027)

Ted Turner Reserves; Raton (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive wages with gratuities

Amenities and outdoor adventures

Live and work in a stunning natural环境

Job summary

Ted Turner Reserves seeks a Breakfast Cook for Costilla Lodge, joining a small, remote luxury team in a premium setting. You will prepare and present high-quality breakfast items, manage kitchen stations, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver superior guest experiences.

The role requires 2+ years cooking experience, knowledge of breakfast preparation, and the ability to work early morning shifts in a remote mountain environment. Lodging is provided at Costilla Lodge.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional cooking experience.
• Experience preparing breakfast menu items and morning service.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and health codes.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent quality.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Availability to work early morning shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast items according to recipes and standards.
• Execute breakfast service efficiently with correct temperatures and pacing.
• Set up breakfast stations and organize equipment and ingredients.
• Perform daily prep: wash, chop, peel, portion, weigh, measure ingredients.
• Monitor quality, temperatures, portions, and presentation during service.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and food safety procedures.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, and other kitchen tools safely.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workspaces and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory, storage, labeling, and minimizing waste.
• Prepare for lunch/dinner support and other culinary operations as needed.
• Communicate with the culinary team to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Early morning shifts

Independent/collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Are you passionate about cooking, creating exceptional breakfast experiences, and helping guests start their day on a memorable note? Have you dreamed of spending a season working in a luxury hospitality setting surrounded by one of North America's largest privately owned landscapes?

At Ted Turner Reserves , we connect people with nature through one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings. We're looking for skilled, dedicated culinary professionals interested in joining our team at Vermejo in 2027.
We're planning ahead for our Spring 2027 season!

We're beginning to connect with candidates interested in seasonal Breakfast Cook opportunities at Costilla Lodge, Vermejo's secluded luxury fishing lodge. Positions are anticipated to begin in May 2027. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as staffing needs are confirmed, and qualified candidates will be contacted as hiring needs develop.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As the Breakfast Cook at Costilla Lodge, you will prepare and present high-quality breakfast meals while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation. This hands-on position requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently execute breakfast service in an intimate, remote luxury hospitality setting.

You will manage assigned breakfast preparation and cooking responsibilities, maintain organized kitchen workspaces, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver personalized dining experiences. You will also assist with food preparation for upcoming meal services while ensuring consistent quality, food safety, and timely service.

You will also be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast menu items according to approved recipes, preparation guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Executing breakfast service efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality, appropriate temperatures, and timely meal delivery.
• Preparing a variety of breakfast items, including eggs, breakfast meats, baked goods, fruits, and other menu selections as assigned.
• Setting up and organizing breakfast stations, equipment, and ingredients before meal service.
• Completing daily food preparation, including washing, chopping, peeling, portioning, weighing, and measuring ingredients.
• Monitoring food quality, cooking temperatures, portion sizes, and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Preparing meals that accommodate guest dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special requests while following established food safety procedures.
• Operating kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and other culinary tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assisting with inventory management, proper food storage, labeling, stock rotation, and minimizing food waste.
• Preparing ingredients and completing additional prep work to support lunch, dinner, and other culinary operations as needed.
• Communicating and collaborating with culinary team members to ensure efficient workflow, timely service, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Demonstrating the ability to independently execute assigned breakfast items while maintaining established quality and service standards.
• Completing daily kitchen setup, breakdown, cleaning, and sanitation responsibilities.
• Following all applicable Company and Reserve policies, food safety standards, and kitchen procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant, lodge, or hospitality environment.
• Experience preparing breakfast menu items and executing morning meal service.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and proper knife handling.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and applicable health codes.
• Ability to follow recipes, maintain consistent food quality, and work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Availability to work early morning shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs require.
• If position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
• You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training.
• Experience working in a luxury hotel, resort, or lodge setting.
• Experience preparing meals in a remote or small-team culinary environment.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler or equivalent food safety certification.

YOUR QUALITIES

• You're alert, friendly, and eager to assist guests politely and promptly.
• You demonstrate genuine care and compassion for guests and team members.
• You place a high priority on teamwork and supporting a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.
• You're self-directed, energetic, and motivated, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• You're dependable, punctual, and comfortable working early morning shifts.
• You're creative, adaptable, and committed to maintaining the resort's culinary and service standards.
• You demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• You maintain clean, organized, and safe working environments.
• You're comfortable living and working in a remote mountain environment.
• You conduct yourself professionally both in and outside the workplace.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive wages with applicable gratuities
• Access to amenities and outdoor adventures, subject to Company policies and availability
• Opportunity to live and work in one of the country's most stunning natural environments

ACCOMMODATIONS

This position will require you to live at Costilla Lodge, located approximately 70 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM) and located 30 minutes from Vermejo’s headquarters. Vermejo’s location is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours’ drive north of Albuquerque.

Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability). You may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room.

Due to Costilla Lodge's remote location, employees should be comfortable living and working in an isolated mountain environment with limited access to shopping, dining, and other services.

You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and communicate verbally.
• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Remain on your feet for extended periods while preparing meals and supporting kitchen operations.
• Perform repetitive motions associated with chopping, cutting, mixing, cooking, plating, and handling kitchen equipment.
• Work near hot cooking surfaces, ovens, sharp utensils, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Perform physically demanding kitchen duties, including cleaning, organizing, stocking, and moving supplies.
• Work early morning shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs require.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You will regularly be required to work long hours, and you may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high altitude ~10,000+ feet; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles. You may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. You will be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.