Culinary Prep & Guest-Delivery Specialist

Dawn Ranch Lodge; Guerneville (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dawn Ranch Lodge in Guerneville, CA is seeking a Kitchen Runner (part-time) to bridge the kitchen and dining room. You will assist with daily prep, station setup, and service while delivering dishes to guests and presenting them with confidence.

Ideal candidates have professional kitchen experience, strong cooking basics, and the ability to work calmly in a busy restaurant environment. Food safety and guest‑facing responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience required.
• Fine dining or Michelin-level restaurant exposure preferred.
• Strong knife skills and basic culinary techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service environment.
• California Food Handler Certification and RBS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and components according to recipes and chef specs.
• Wash, trim, portion, and prep vegetables, proteins, and other ingredients.
• Set up prep and service stations with tools and supplies.
• Deliver dishes from kitchen to dining areas with accuracy and pace.
• Explain dishes and ingredients confidently to guests.

Skills

Knife skills

Food knowledge

Communication

Fast-paced

Education

Professional kitchen experience

Job description

Dawn Ranch Lodge in Guerneville, CA is seeking a Kitchen Runner (part-time) to bridge the kitchen and dining room. You will assist with daily prep, station setup, and service while delivering dishes to guests and presenting them with confidence.

Ideal candidates have professional kitchen experience, strong cooking basics, and the ability to work calmly in a busy restaurant environment. Food safety and guest‑facing responsibilities are essential.