Line Cook (Summer 2026)

About the Company:

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.

At Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Our wages are highly competitive, and our subsidized 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: Line Cook

Location: Saddle Mountain Restaurant, Blue River, BC

Type: Seasonal, Full-Time

Reports to: Saddle Mountain Restaurant Chef de Cuisine & Sous Chef

Overview:

Responsible for keeping the kitchen supplied, maintaining clean lines, and assisting the Head Chef as much as possible. Preparing high quality food and service.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest level of quality fresh nutritious meals for guests.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the entire kitchen.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and control all waste.
• Check fridge, inventory, and prep list daily.
• Clean fridges on regular basis.
• Prep food for following day.
• Cooperation - working jointly with others towards our common goal of guest/staff satisfaction.
• Communicate all problems and / or ideas to your supervisor.
• Be professional in everything you say and do.
• Must be punctual for work shift.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner within company policies.

Job Specifications :

• Summer season position based in Blue River, BC
• University or College Diploma in a Culinary field preferred.​
• Certified Chef designation preferred.
• Food Safe Certification and WHMIS required.
• Two to three years experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to frequently bend and kneel, lift moderate weight, and work on feet for an extended period of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work a variety of day and weekend shifts.
• Attributes include energetic personality, punctuality, and good grooming standards.

Benefits of employment include:

• Subsidized private or shared staff accommodation
• Fitness center
• Family and friends' discounts
• 30% discount on retail
• Recreation opportunities such as hiking, stand up paddle boarding, mountain biking, white water rafting, Wells Gray Provincial Park sightseeing
• In-house training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper and Vernon
• Guaranteed adventure

Working Conditions:

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water.
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Will be constantly exposed to high temperatures in the kitchen environment.
• Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Compensation:  $22.00 per hour plus end of season completion bonus $1 per hour