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La Reata is a working cattle - guest ranch which offers our guests an intimate, real-life ranch experience of daily chores, hearty cowboy fare & plenty of fresh air. It lies tucked away in the beautiful Saskatchewan River Valley, along the shores of Lake Diefenbaker located 45 minutes north of Swift Current, SK.
Seasonal job from May 19th to October 12th, 2015.
This is a great job opportunity for anyone who has cooked for a bigger family or event, who knows how to prepare simple, healthy & tasty dishes as well as baking. Meals are served just like at home, everyone digs in from the table.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious, individual capable of preparing home style cooked meals, no menu serving! Person should be a team player who is self-motivated, organized with a neat & tidy appearance. Someone who is excited to meet people from around the globe. You will make lots of new friends and probably will be invited to visit & explorer different cultures around the globe.
Safe Food Handling Certificate is required. Courses taking place in various towns and cities every spring!
Living accommodation can be provided & included in your wage/salary. Additional benefits for employees, health environment & stunning landscape due to its location, the use of properties amenities such as hot tub or saloon or horseback riding (on availability).
DUTIES:
Have a hearty breakfast ready to be served at 9 am every morning. Prepare lunches (sandwiches, wiener roasts, wraps etc., for daily take outs. Guest will take day lunches with them on the trails. On rainy or cold days lunch has to be served at ranch. Prepare supper to be ready to be served for 6 or 7pm variating on daylight hours. You should expect to cook from 4 up to 25 people at times. There is no menu cooking, you can be creative with meal planning, you have to expect grocery shopping (45 minute drive), setting tables, keep your work area clean, main dishes, etc.! Expect some help from seasonal helpers!