Natural Habitat Adventures, a nature-focused global adventure travel company based in Boulder, Colorado, is looking for a driven, passionate, highly capable, organized, and fun individual to join our field team in support of our Ultimate Churchill: The Chef is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in preparing high-quality meals each day at our Churchill-based kitchen. This includes creative dine-in dinners and gourmet to-go lunches while delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to the success of one of Nat Hab’s most important programs. This position reports to the Senior Operations Manager – Churchill.

Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations in collaboration with the Head Chef. Prepare fresh, high-quality meals for staff (up to 15 people daily), including lunches and dinners. Maintain consistent quality, timeliness, and visual presentation across all meals, delivering a dining experience that exceeds guest expectations in a remote, resource-limited environment.

Collaborate on food and beverage offerings for last-minute schedule changes (e.g., Support an ambiance of comfort and refinement through thoughtful food presentation and setting. Create and maintain positive relationships with local vendors and manage food orders in alignment with seasonal needs. Practice sustainability in all aspects of food preparation, sourcing, and inventory to reduce waste.

Keep the kitchen clean and sanitary at all times, including dishes, equipment, and food prep areas. Complete a full end-of-season kitchen breakdown, clean-up, inventory, and winterization. Manage functionality and organization of kitchen equipment throughout the season.





Maintain proper storage of food and beverage items and ensure safe food handling procedures are followed. Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving when facing logistical challenges such as missing or delayed supplies. Complete required paperwork and inventory documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Comply with and help enforce all kitchen safety and food handling protocols. This is a field-based, seasonal independent contractor (1099) position running approximately from September 29 to November 26, 2026 . Early mornings, late evenings, and schedule flexibility are required throughout the season.

Fluent in written and spoken English. Minimum 2 years of professional chef experience, with a focus on creative, high-quality meals and sustainable kitchen practices. Preference given to applicants with experience in travel-related or remote hospitality (e.g., lodges, expedition ships), and those familiar with Churchill operations.

At least 2 years of customer service experience. Positive, adaptable, and resourceful when navigating challenges and last-minute changes. Passionate about hospitality and guest service. Proven dependability and leadership in a field or team-based kitchen setting.

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Certification (or higher level First Aid training) Food Handler's Certification Competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience, plus gratuities. Nat Hab provides housing and meals during the season, transportation to/from your home and Churchill, as well as branded gear. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT We seek to foster and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and high-performing culture in our office and in the field.

Even if you don’t have experience in the travel sector, we invite you to show us how you can help Nat Hab become an even stronger company.

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