CMR - Prep/Line Cook (Summer 2026) at Crazy Mountain Ranch – Clyde Park, Montana

The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is a private membership experience set on 18,000 extraordinary acres in the state of Montana. Take one part working ranch, combine with golf, lodging, great food, and drink plus everything else there is to see and do and you’ve got something beyond special. Crazy Mountain Ranch is a project by Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) who manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana.

*Housing is available upon request. Rent and deposit required*

The summer season is May - October 31st

We’re seeking hands-on chefs with private club or high-end hospitality experience who take pride in consistency, teamwork, and execution. The ideal candidate is passionate about their craft, dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments with high standards. This role is for self-starters who work clean, fast, and uphold high standards across banquets and à la carte service.

Job Summary

The Prep/Line cook at Crazy Mountain Ranch plays an important role in the Food and Beverage team by ensuring exceptional food quality is produced to the highest industry standards. This role is vital in ensuring a memorable food and beverage experience for members and guests. The prep cook and line cooks will also be responsible for daily side work and cleaning duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Performs food preparation and execution duties as assigned.
• Maintains organization of all product and inventory in accordance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with staff meal execution.
• Follow recipes to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of kitchen areas in accordance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Continually elevate standards of service to exceed the guests and members' expectations.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, and work hours may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent attitude and professional demeanor
• Great attention to detail
• Hard-working, eager, flexible, and enthusiastic
• Willing to accept new challenges
• Polite, confident, and patient
• Organized and self-motivated
• Well-groomed, professional appearance
• Ability to multi-task, evaluate priorities, problem-solve, and exercise good judgment and discretion
• Aptitude for (and desire to learn) new processes
• Desire to work in a positive, upbeat environment while supporting your fellow colleagues
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and possible overtime

Experience Requirements

• Previous Food and Beverage experience is preferred, but not required. Willing to train the right candidate that is eager to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift overhead up to 20 lbs
• Able to carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work while standing or walking for up to 8 hours.
• Manual dexterity with repetitive movement
• Able to work while standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, or bending forward

Benefits

• Complimentary meal per shift
• Optional Health Benefit for Seasonal Employees
• 401K eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Discounted employee housing
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert Voice
• End of Season Employee Celebration
• Transportation available to nearby Clyde Park/Livingston

Lone Mountain Land Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training