Covered Wagon Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, needs a dinner chef for the 2027 season, about May 18 to October 8. The chef cooks dinner five days a week plus one or two double shifts and handles menu planning, ordering, inventory and budgeting. Prior cooking experience is required, and ServSafe certification must be in hand upon hire. First Aid, CPR, a drug test and a background check are also required before starting. Pay is a salary the ranch calls competitive, with room and board in mostly shared crew housing. The ranch says hiring begins in December, with phone interviews after you complete the online application.
| Pay | Competitive salary plus room and board (amount not stated) |
|---|---|
| Typical Dude Ranch Pay | $18/hr median across 7 WildWork listings that post pay |
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | May 18, 2027 – Oct 8, 2027 |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Gallatin Gateway, Montana |
| Job Type | Dude Ranch |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 15, 2026 |
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