Cook / Baker needed at Dude Ranch in Patagonia, Arizona ~ ASAP start, ends April 2026

Circle Z Ranch

Email

[email protected]

Location

Patagonia, AZ

Job Type

Seasonal
(January - April 2026)

Salary

$17.00 Hour + Tips

Posted

December 31, 2025

Housing Offered

Yes

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

The Chef / Baker position at Circle Z Ranch begins as soon as possible and ends late-April 2026.

Circle Z Ranch is seeking a Chef / Baker that can meet our high standards of delicious, homemade meals while incorporating their own recipes and flair. We serve a variety of cuisines and special diets including, but not limited to, Hypoallergenic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Asian, Mexican, and Italian. We provide an assortment of tried and true Circle Z recipes that are the building blocks for your weekly menus.

The Second Cook position will require exceptional communication and organization skills, as well as the ability to perform multiple culinary skills including cooking, baking, prepping, and planning.

Essential Functions:

Prepare lunch for ranch guests and staff (30 – 70 individuals)
Prepare baked goods for guests
Help with prep for Dinner and cookout rides
Prepare other assigned meals as directed
Ensure proper presentation of meals
Serve meals to guests and answer food inquiries
Communicate goals and expectations with other kitchen staff
Plan menu with supervisor
Comply with Santa Cruz County Health Department requirements
Review food costs with supervisor and maintain budgetary expectations
Plan and communicate inventory needs with Head Chef and supervisor
Check quality of food and supplies
Responsible for kitchen cleanliness including washing of pots and pans in cook cleaning station
Help keep walk-in and dry storage organized and clean
Leave kitchen clean and ready for the next shift
Efficiently adjust to last-minute changes
Attend staff and department meetings

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years’ experience cooking as a lead or second cook in guest ranches or restaurants
Culinary Arts certificate
Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, and order provisions
Excellent physical condition and stamina to work irregular and long hours
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Food Handler’s Certificate (Circle Z Ranch will provide this training if hired)

Working Conditions for the Second Cook position include:

Standing for long periods of time, lifting, reaching, stooping
Working with and around sharp kitchen implements, appliances, and equipment
Working with and around high temperatures from ovens, stoves, grills, and other kitchen appliances
Working weekends, nights, and holidays
Extended periods of work without time off may be required

The specific requirements, duties and skills set forth in this job description are intended to be all-inclusive as of date this document is prepared. Circle Z Ranch reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. This job description may not contain all the duties you may be asked to perform during the period you work at the ranch. Further, the job description is not a guarantee that you will perform any of these duties.

Job Type: Seasonal

Salary: $17.00 hourly + Tips