
Job Title: Line Cook
Supervisor: Campsite Chef
Classification: Seasonal Hourly Employment
Employment Dates: Summer Employment dates June 1-July 17
- Staff Training: June 1-4 (leadership only); June 6-11 (full staff)
- Camp Sessions: June 14-19, June 21-25, July 5-12 and July 5-10, July 12-17
- Shifts to be scheduled by the Campsite Chef to support or cover dinner and breakfast shifts during staff training and camp sessions
- Additional opportunities may arise spring, fall and winter to cook when community groups use the Campsite.
Compensation: seasonal, up to 35 hrs/week, $20/hour
Location: Campsite at Shield Ranch, 10417 Crumley Ranch Road, Austin, TX 78738
Role Description: As the Line Cook for the Campsite at Shield Ranch, you must have a strong desire to provide a high level of hospitality by supporting the overall food service operation of the Campsite, including preparation, service, sanitation, and organization in a licensed commercial kitchen. You must follow meal planning to provide nutritious, well-prepared, tasty meals and snacks for all campers, staff and guests that meet most dietary restrictions. You will learn and grow in your kitchen experience and should have a passion for food. The Campsite is an off-grid, open-air facility with no climate control, so an interest in the outdoors is needed.
Job Description [PDF]
Application Process
Please follow the instructions below to apply. For new applicants, use the “New Staff Application.” Returning staff should use the “Returning Staff Application.”
Steps to Apply:
- Open the application link to start your application. You will see an El Ranchito logo.
- Create or sign in to your account. New users should create a new user account, while returning users can sign in with their existing credentials.
- Select “Register.”
- Choose your appropriate session.
- Complete the application forms:
- Basic Information
- Emergency Contact
- Application
- 3 Reference Check Forms (new staff only)
- Background Check Authorization
- Submit your application.