Rankin Ranch, a guest ranch in Caliente, California, is recruiting cooks for a 2027 guest season that starts March 19. Full-season jobs run March to October and summer jobs run June to August. Cooks prepare food for all meals, keep the kitchen and storage areas clean and help serve and clear lunch and dinner, on morning shifts from 5:30 to 1:30 or evening shifts. ServSafe Food Handler certification is required before you start. Pay and staff housing terms are not stated, though the application asks whether you will commute or live at the ranch. Fill out the form on the ranch’s jobs page and upload a resume; the ranch makes its first hiring decisions in January.
| Pay | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Typical Dude Ranch Pay | $18/hr median across 7 WildWork listings that post pay |
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Mar 19, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Caliente, California |
| Job Type | Dude Ranch |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 15, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on the employer’s own site, checked Oct 31. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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