Mike Marcos (Culinary Arts 2004)

JOB TITLE:
Personal Chef, Tongue River Ranch
Dumont, Texas (October-March)

Executive Chef/Fishing Guide, Rainbow Trout Ranch
Antonito, Colorado (May-October)


JOB DESCRIPTION
At Tongue River Ranch: 
Responsible for planning menus for
three meals a day seven days a week for
5 to 35 people

Responsible for all kitchen duties

Travels to purchase supplies as needed


At Rainbow Trout Ranch: 
Responsible for á la minute service of
three meals a day for 35 to 65 guests
and 30 staff members

Responsible for bi-weekly food and
beverage orders, as well as maintaining 
high food cost standards

Supervises kitchen staff of four and
communicates with head wait staff on a
constant basis

Also teaches and guides fly-fishing
excursions


THE ROAD TO SUCCESS:
Job leads from career advisor Dede Schuringa and her employment newsletters


ADVICE FOR STUDENTS:
“Go into this experience with an open mind, and the knowledgeable staff at The Art Institute of Colorado will teach you everything that is needed to succeed in the field. Also learn from you peers. Do not be afraid to try new things—because working seasonal jobs has opened my eyes to very profitable and enjoying experiences.”