Prep Cook - Start Date 9/21/2026

Canyon Ranch Operating, LLC; Spicewood (TX); On-site; USD 21,309 - 30,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Use of spa and fitness facilities

Generous health plan

25 days of personal and holiday time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Canyon Ranch Operating, LLC in Spicewood, TX, is seeking kitchen colleagues to join their founding team in Fall 2026. You’ll prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness, and support food quality while working under close supervision.

The ideal candidate will show a passion for culinary arts, have experience in an industrial cooking environment, and hold a ServSafe Food Handlers License. This role offers generous health plans, time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of experience in an industrial cooking environment or quick dining.
• Enthusiasm for creating meals in a dynamic kitchen.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and support food production.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations.
• Support consistent food quality and presentation.
• Perform kitchen operational tasks.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Follow direction from culinary leadership.

Skills

Passion for learning

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Completion of culinary school

Tools

ServSafe Food Handlers License (Texas)

Job description

Overview

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well-being through world‑class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in October 2026 — our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality.

Recognized among the most outstanding hotels in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career — it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with anticipated start dates beginning in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Prepare ingredients and support basic food production by chopping vegetables, portioning items, and setting up mise en place for hot and cold food stations, ensuring readiness for daily service in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized workstations by following all Health Department regulations, properly storing and labeling food items, and assisting with routine kitchen cleaning and sanitation procedures throughout each shift.
• Support consistent food quality and presentation by following Canyon Ranch recipes, nutrition philosophy, and plating guidelines while learning and reinforcing proper food preparation techniques and standards.
• Perform daily kitchen operational tasks including assigned opening and closing procedures, restocking ingredients, and ensuring all stations are properly set up and broken down according to direction from culinary leadership.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors by reporting discrepancies in recipes, ingredients, yields, or measurements to ensure corrections are made and standards are consistently maintained.
• Follow direction from Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Chef de Parties while working under close supervision to complete assigned tasks efficiently and safely in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Up to 1 year of experience in an industrial cooking environment, quick dining, or completion of culinary school, preferred.
• Demonstrate a passion for learning and a desire to grow within a professional culinary team.
• Show enthusiasm for creating meals and managing multiple tasks in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Commitment, energy, and a team‑oriented mindset for a fast‑paced culinary setting.
• ServSafe Food Handlers License (Texas) is required.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE AS A CANYON RANCH COLLEAGUE:

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 Days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick and holidays)
• Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care)
• Employer‑paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Maternity leave
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

The pay rate for this position starts at $18.75/hour.

The wage for this role may take into account factors for compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure or certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Position will be onsite in Spicewood, TX beginning 9/21/26.