About Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

When you work at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing you become part of a larger family of motivated people who thrive in a natural environment that promotes safe practices and good health. Our wages are highly competitive, and our subsidised housing and food services mean that our employees can save money while working in Blue River throughout the year. We offer opportunities for advancement in all departments and ensure that each employee is supported in their effort to provide excellent customer service every day. Our culture is built on positive attitudes, ambition, and a passion for skiing. Whether you join us for an amazing seasonal experience or join our team in a year‑round career capacity, employment at MWHS is the experience of a lifetime.

Position Overview

Position: Kitchen Porter
Type: Full Time, Seasonal
Location: Albreda Lodge, Blue River, BC
Reports to: Albreda Chef, Albreda AM and PM Sous Chef, Albreda Lodge Manager

About Albreda Lodge

Albreda Lodge is part of the Mike Wiegele family, offering world‑class heli‑skiing and mountain experiences in the heart of British Columbia. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality in a unique setting.

Responsibilities

- Work within the kitchen team to maintain the highest level of quality fresh nutritious meals for our guests and staff.
- Prepare nutritious and appealing Heli Lunches for up to 20 guests, 2 pilots and 4 guides.
- Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chefs with Heli Lunch preparation as requested/required.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the entire kitchen and outside garbage area.
- Responsible for maintaining the dish area to Head Chef standards.
- Coach all lodge staff on how and when to assist with dishwashing tasks.
- Manage the staff grocery program.
- Devising, planning,



and execution of the lodge and staff accommodation recycling programme.
- Cooperate as part of a team to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Follow Lodge and kitchen operating procedures.
- Follow all health and safety regulations, control all waste, and communicate concerns or ideas to the Albreda Head Chef.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and supplies inventory, recommend additions to the Head Chef and Albreda Manager, verify functioning, and carry out maintenance as instructed by the maintenance technician.
- Maintain all equipment and utensils as instructed.
- Behave professionally in all interactions.
- Maintain excellent working relations with all staff, friendly and efficient.
- Attend weekly kitchen meetings, staff meetings, and daily kitchen shift meetings.
- Utilise the communication tools available to keep in contact with the rest of the Lodge staff, giving and receiving timely, useful, and necessary information.
- Be aware of role within power outages or other emergencies.

The accountabilities listed above are examples of the area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits; all staff are expected to be team‑oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the company.

Qualifications & Requirements

- 3–5 years’ experience as a working cook.
- Experience in a similar Lodge environment or equivalent.
- High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in the food service industry.
- Knowledge of FOODSAFE,



workplace hazardous materials and first aid.
- Relevant experience in a guest service capacity.
- Ability to analyse and interpret the needs of guests and staff, and offer appropriate options, solutions and resolutions within the parameters of the position.
- Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills to work effectively in a close working environment.

Working Conditions

- 60 hours per week, 10 hour days, 6 days per week. Day rate includes overtime over 8 hours per day and 5 days a week as per Employment Standards.
- Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
- Position will spend up to 100% of the time standing.
- Occasional exposure to cold, heat and water.
- Constant exposure to high temperatures in the kitchen workplace.
- May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including AIDS and hepatitis B viruses. All best practices will be followed.
- Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Benefits Of Employment

- Gratuities
- Meals and shared accommodation included at Albreda Lodge
- Fitness centre
- Family and friends' discounts
- In‑house training and development programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 30% off retail items in the specialised boutique
- Staff meal plan
- Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper, and Vernon
- Staff rate for on‑site massage therapy
- Opportunities to helicopter ski
- Ski passes to Marmot Basin in Jasper, AB
- World renowned IKON/AMC ski pass (conditions apply)
- Guaranteed adventure

Compensation

$225 per day

We are actively recruiting throughout the season. If this posting is live, we are currently accepting applications.

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📌 Kitchen Porter (Albreda Lodge Winter 2026-2027) (Blue River)
🏢 Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
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