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We work hard, we play hard, and we have the best time doing it. Our mission is to guide our staff and guests through life-changing mountain experiences, and our vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities.

We're all drawn to CMH for different reasons, but we stay for the people both employees and guests who are brought together by a unique shared passion for skiing, riding, the mountain world, and life in general.

CMH is where mountain magic happens!

Things that are important to us :

Safety as a cornerstone.

Share our passion every day.

Always act with integrity .

We work as a team .

Aim for best .

Balance our social, fiscal, and environmental responsibilities.

Things that are important to you :

The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with staff and guests from around the world.

Working for a company that stands behind its mission, vision, and values.

An inclusive and rewarding company culture where employees are valued and supported.

Explore and work at a world-class mountain destination.

Enjoy meals created by culinary professionals that incorporate fresh, local ingredients.

Work with hospitality professionals that take pride in providing a high-end guest experience.

An opportunity to grow and learn in a work environment that promotes feedback and development.

Discounts with brand partners and on CMH merchandise.

Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.

CMH is honored to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.

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Position Title : Culinary Specialist, Purcell

Company Name : CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Reports To : Lodge Manager

Location of Work : Golden, British Columbia

Employee Type : Part-time, Full-time, seasonal from November to April

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Number of Positions : 2

Date of Last Review : August 2024

Desired Start Date : November 2024

Position Overview

The Culinary Specialist will go the extra mile to ensure our guests are nourished with incredible food, so they can enjoy their ski day to the fullest.

The role will include daily deep cleaning tasks in the kitchen area, as well as radio duties.

The Culinary Specialist is responsible for preparing a packed lunch for the ski program each day, as well as baking pastries and preparing hors D’oeuvres for après when guests and staff are in the lodge.

The Culinary Creator is a food-oriented individual dedicated to quality, creativity, and consistency.

This is a seasonal job opportunity. The CMH winter season runs from late-December until mid-April, with 3-day culinary training at a remote CMH lodge in mid-November.

The shifts will typically be 7 hours depending on the needs of the lodge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and package lunches for the field program and for the staff and guests remaining at the lodge.
• Bake quality pastries for in-lodge and lunch programs.
• Create après ski snacks for après ski.
• Participate in menu planning, ordering, and receiving, as required.
• Purchase food and supplies, as required.
• Attend all staff and department meetings, as required.
• Demonstrate tidy grooming and professional appearance.
• Safe and efficient food handling, knife handling, and meal plating / packaging.
• Understand and maintain accurate kitchen stocking and dry storage rotation.
• Dishes, dishes, and more dishes throughout each shift.
• Daily deep cleaning tasks in and around the kitchen area.
• Willingness to assist other members of the lodge team, as needed.
• Follow OH&S, food safe, and WHMIS best-practices.
• Support guests in the field, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Food Safe Certification.
• Diploma or certificate in a culinary program preferred.
• 2 years of culinary experience with varied exposure.
• Background in luxury hospitality or fine dining, preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualities

• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and problem solving.
• Has clear attention-to-detail with a strong work ethic.
• Seeks and embraces new processes and ideas to help the company succeed.
• Willingness to work long days and flexible to assist in other roles at the lodge, as needed.
• Communicates in an effective and timely manner and incorporates diverse viewpoints into communications.
• Able to openly receive and act on feedback.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Uses industry and company expertise to advance CMH’s goals and values while enhancing the guest experience.
• Able to work as a cohesive, high-functioning team to achieve goals.
• Is inclusive of differences in people and perspectives to best serve employees and guests.
• A passion for customer service excellence and providing a high-end guest experience.
• Take pride in hard work, strive for excellence, and anticipate guest needs.
• Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with peers.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a complex and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Trustworthy and self-directed in completing the core functions of the role.
• Sees tasks through to completion including follow-up on any identified issues.

Working Conditions

This type of culinary work can be challenging and demanding. Successful staff are intrinsically motivated by a passion for food service and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Work Environment :

• This job is in Golden, BC. Employees are required to find their own accommodation and drive to the lodge 5 minutes from town for work shifts.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position up to 30 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate job-specific equipment on a constant basis.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.
• CMH is committed to developing a rich culture, a diverse workforce, and a healthy work environment in which every employee is treated fairly and respected.

Each employee will contribute to the company's success while also having the opportunity to achieve their full potential as individuals.

Other Duties as Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of CMH, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the details associated with many of the tasks.

During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others.

Compensation

A competitive hourly rate will be provided, along with 4% vacation pay and potential opportunities to heli-ski, as available.

Benefits and Perks :

• Health and dental benefit eligibility after 160 days worked.
• Group savings plan eligibility after 160 days worked
• Opportunities to heli-ski, as available.

CMH is an equal opportunity employer