Seasonal Line Cook – Luxury Lodge Dining

Ted Turner Reserves; Raton (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Competitive wages with gratuities

Access to amenities and outdoor advent

Live in natural environment

Job summary

Ted Turner Reserves is seeking a Line Cook for Costilla Lodge to prepare and present high-quality meals in a remote luxury setting. You will work under the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, supporting daily culinary operations and upholding exceptional food quality and sanitation standards.

You will collaborate with a small culinary team, maintain organized workspaces, and ensure timely service. The role requires strong cooking skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to work evenings,

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant, lodge, or hospitality environment.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with approved recipes, preparation guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Execute assigned cooking stations efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality, appropriate temperatures, and timely meal service.
• Complete daily food preparation, including washing, chopping, peeling, portioning, weighing, and measuring ingredients.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, cooking, and presentation of dishes consistent with Vermejo's luxury hospitality standards.
• Monitor food quality during preparation and service, including checking cooking temperatures and adjusting preparation techniques as needed.
• Prepare meals that accommodate guest dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special requests while following established food safety procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other culinary tools.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory management, proper food storage, labeling, stock rotation, and minimizing food waste.
• Complete daily kitchen setup, breakdown, cleaning, and sanitation responsibilities.
• Communicate and collaborate with culinary team members to ensure efficient workflow, timely service, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently execute assigned menu items while maintaining established quality and service standards.
• Support special dining experiences, guest requests, and additional culinary preparation as needed.
• Follow all applicable Company and Reserve policies, food safety standards, and kitchen procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two to three years cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Follow recipes

Communication teamwork

Shifts flexibility

Driver's license

Identity/work authorization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Ted Turner Reserves is seeking a Line Cook for Costilla Lodge to prepare and present high-quality meals in a remote luxury setting. You will work under the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, supporting daily culinary operations and upholding exceptional food quality and sanitation standards.

You will collaborate with a small culinary team, maintain organized workspaces, and ensure timely service. The role requires strong cooking skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to work evenings,