Remote Backcountry Camp Chef & Wrangler

Medicine Lake Outfitters; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp housing in wall tent

Wood stove heating

Job summary

Medicine Lake Outfitters in the Gallatin Valley operates as a Yellowstone concessionaire offering extended pack trips and autumn elk hunts. We seek a camp cook for October through November 20, responsible for meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking for six to eight people, with meals prepared on propane and wood-fired stoves.

Housing is in a wall tent with wood stove; work includes early mornings, long days, and variable weather.

Qualifications

• Experience in camp cooking and meal planning for small groups.
• Ability to live in remote wilderness camp for extended periods.
• Experience handling horses and trail riding.
• Background in wilderness camps or dude ranches preferred.
• Willingness to work long hours in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Meal planning and grocery shopping.
• Prepare meals for six to eight people.
• Dishwashing.
• Maintain camp kitchen and dining tent.
• Cooking on propane and wood-fired stoves.
• Provide guests with safe and enjoyable horseback riding experiences.

Skills

Cooking

Physical stamina

Guest service

Trail riding

Tools

Propane stove operation

Wood stove operation

Job description

Medicine Lake Outfitters in the Gallatin Valley operates as a Yellowstone concessionaire offering extended pack trips and autumn elk hunts. We seek a camp cook for October through November 20, responsible for meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking for six to eight people, with meals prepared on propane and wood-fired stoves.

Housing is in a wall tent with wood stove; work includes early mornings, long days, and variable weather.