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B4 Ranch

Family owned, Traditional, Wyoming Mountain Ranch

Three ranch complexes, closely located, make up this extended family operation. Uniquely located near the NE entrance to Yellowstone, there is abundant wildlife and the rural lifestyle that goes along with that.

An old traditional Wyoming ranch owned by the same family for five generations. Used exclusively for family recreation: hiking, fishing, horseback riding and camping.

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Our Jobs

Chef/Cook, Crew Cook, Head Cook

3 months, June 18- Sept 18. Cooking for the small crew (not breakfast), cooking for one family during an approximately 2 week visit (not cooking for crew during this period). This position includes organizing/implementing the entire season's food operation working closely with Ranch Manager, organizing with two short term family cooks and some conversation directly with family members regarding menu, etc. This position will be generally responsible and oversee the 4 kitchens- opening preparation after winter, commissary/appliance inventory, and summer close down. (Two kitchens will have part time cooks helping).

Chef/Cook

2 to 3 weeks in Aug. Responsible for three healthy, sometimes unique fancy meals a day for members of extended family on visits ranging up to three weeks. Flexibility in cooking for small to large numbers (25 people) required. Working closely with family, Ranch Manager and Head Cook regarding food operation. Long days are to be expected.

Housekeeper and General Ranch Work

3 month, June 18- Sept 18. Cleaning and opening up cabins and lodges after winter, maintaining tidiness in buildings occasionally throughout summer, assisting cooks, pitching in during haying, some barn related work and landscaping maintenance.

Our Ideal Candidate

Working and living on this remotely located property offers a lifetime of unique experiences in the wild Wyoming landscape. Employees have to be mature selfstarters for personal recreation and entertainment, there is no built-in closely located social life. Outdoor enthusiasts/recreationists will do best. All ranch work requires flexibility in each day's agenda with a team atmosphere and communication helping create a great season for this traditional family ranch.

Room and Board

Room and board is provided. All employees have private rooms/bath. One bunk house is available for short term contract labor needs where same sex employees may stay at times.

Perks

A small staff living on a remotely located ranch gets together often for events. Land line phones are available for employee use, unlimited long distance. NO CELL SERVICE anywhere close to ranch. Internet accessibility is located in lodges and crew kitchen (not in cabins). Vehicles will be provided for employee ranch needs. In time off there is amazing hiking, fishing, biking, and some horseback riding is available. Season bonuses are possible.

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Getting Here and Getting Around

The B4 Ranch is located 1 1/2 hour drive (paved road) from either Cody, Wyoming, or Red Lodge, Montana, and is 12 miles from Cooke City, Montana and the NE entrance to Yellowstone. Billings and Bozeman, (three plus hour drive) Montana are the closest large airports.

For Fun

Outdoor recreation activities are unlimited to the interested self-starter on and near this ranch property. Occasional horseback riding will be available.

The classic western towns, Cody, Wyoming and Red Lodge, Montana are an hour and a half drive offering good restaurants, movies, rodeos, etc. Cooke City is 12 miles offering a few amenities.

Yellowstone National Park is only 12 miles from the ranch!