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CMH Heli-Skiing

Head Chef

Lake Louise, AB

Head Chef, Lodge at Arrow Lakes Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing ... Help support implementation of CMH health and safety initiatives. * Help support implementation of ...

CMH Heli-Skiing

Head Chef

Calgary, AB

Head Chef, Lodge at Arrow Lakes Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing ... Help support implementation of CMH health and safety initiatives. * Help support implementation of ...

CMH Heli-Skiing

Head Chef

Cochrane, AB

Head Chef, Lodge at Arrow Lakes Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing ... Help support implementation of CMH health and safety initiatives. * Help support implementation of ...

CMH Heli-Skiing

Head Chef

Banff, AB

Head Chef, Lodge at Arrow Lakes Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing ... Help support implementation of CMH health and safety initiatives. * Help support implementation of ...

Concord Hospitality

Chef de Partie

Calgary, AB · On-site

Description We are hiring a Chef de Partie! ABOUT US At Bow & Bend, we value working with talented ... helping them develop technique and artistry. * An exceptional problem-solver, knowing how to ...

Dexterra Group

Chef Manager

Fort Mcmurray, AB

... our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by ... As a Chef Manager , you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen ...

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FAIRMONT

Chef de Partie

Jasper, AB

If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen ... Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are ...

Alchemy

Chef de Partie (PM) - Alchemy

Edmonton, AB

... and helping maintain a disciplined, collaborative kitchen culture. The day to day: * Perform ... Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and/or General Manager * Day-to-day food preparation of the restaurant ...

Dexterra Group

Chef - Fire Base Camp

Edmonton, AB

... our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by ... The Chef is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ...

FAIRMONT

Chef de Partie - Pastry

Jasper, AB

If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen ... Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are ...

Moxies

Sous Chef

Grande Prairie, AB · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and ... Actively lead shifts, in support of senior leadership team members while helping to manage ...

NativPott

Be Seen First

Head Chef - Food Truck (Festival & Catering)

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$20 - CA$25/hr

We're looking for a passionate, reliable Head Chef who takes pride in producing exceptional food ... Help with inventory management and minimizing food waste * Keep the kitchen organized and clean ...

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How much do chef helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef helper in Alberta is $17.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily tasks and challenges of a chef helper?

As a Chef Helper, your daily tasks typically include assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, organizing ingredients, and supporting chefs with basic cooking tasks. One common challenge is working efficiently in a fast-paced environment, especially during busy meal times. You'll also need to adapt quickly to changing priorities and follow strict food safety standards. Collaborating closely with chefs and other kitchen staff is essential to ensure smooth operations and timely meal preparation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chef helper?

To thrive as a Chef Helper, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of kitchen hygiene, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen appliances, food safety standards, and sometimes certifications like a Food Handler's Permit are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure kitchen operations run smoothly, food quality is maintained, and safety standards are upheld.

What is the difference between Chef Helper vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectChef HelperKitchen Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; basic culinary training often preferredHigh school diploma; may require food safety certification
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, hotelsCommercial kitchens, catering services, restaurants
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in hospitality and food service industriesUsed interchangeably with Chef Helper in many settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, basic cooking tasksSupporting kitchen staff, prep work, cleaning

Both Chef Helper and Kitchen Assistant roles involve supporting kitchen operations with food prep and cleaning. While their responsibilities are similar, 'Chef Helper' is often used in more formal culinary settings, whereas 'Kitchen Assistant' may be more common in casual or institutional environments. Both positions typically require basic food safety knowledge and a high school diploma.

How to become a chef helper?

To become a chef helper, typically no formal education is required, but previous experience in food preparation or kitchen work can be beneficial. Employers often look for basic cooking skills, ability to follow instructions, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Gaining experience through entry-level kitchen positions or culinary training programs can improve job prospects.

What does a chef helper do?

A chef helper assists in food preparation, such as chopping, measuring, and organizing ingredients, and supports the chef or kitchen staff with various tasks. They often work in fast-paced environments, follow safety and hygiene standards, and may need basic cooking skills or certifications. Their duties help ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely meal service.

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Infographic showing various Chef Helper job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,416 per year, or $17 per hour.

Head Chef

CMH Heli-Skiing

Lake Louise, AB

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Year Round
Why join CMH?
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.
Position Title: Head Chef, Lodge at Arrow Lakes
Company Name: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, a branch of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures
Reports To: Hotel Manager
Location of Work: Nakusp, British Columbia
Job Status: Full-time, Year Round
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Number of Positions: 1
Direct Reports: <10>
Date of Last Review: July 2026
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Company Overview
With 60+ years of experience, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures has evolved into the world’s largest Heli-Skiing and Heli-Hiking company, operating 11 lodges in the winter and 3 in the summer throughout British Columbia, Canada. The business’s central office is in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures is privileged to operate in the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Syilx, Sinixt, Carrier (Dakelh), and Stoney Nakoda Nations.
The CMH Mission is to guide our staff and guests through life changing mountain experiences.
Our Vision is to be recognized as the world leader of guided mountain experiences - by our guests, our employees, our partners, and our communities.
Our Principles:
  • 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

Position Overview
The Head Chef is responsible for supervising the culinary team and delivering high-quality meals for both the Tavern and Heli-Ski operation. You will also oversee creative menu design, food preparation and quality control for all meals.
The ideal candidate will have Red Seal Chef Certification, or equivalent, with experience managing a kitchen team. A passion for creative and high-end casual dining entrees for our evening menu. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in collaborating with members of management to ensure the overall success of the business.
Along with a year-round hotel, pub, and dining room, The Lodge at Arrow Lakes is also host to the CMH Kootenay Heli-Skiing operation during winter months. To learn more about The Lodge at Arrow Lakes, please visit the website: The Lodge at Arrow Lakes
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the kitchen staff including hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling.
  • Oversee all stages of food handling to ensure quality and cleanliness.
  • Plan and facilitate meetings to coordinate menus with members of the culinary team.
  • Enforce policies and procedures, OH standards, and safe food handling practices.
  • Complete food orders, inventory controls and food rotations.
  • Manage food inventories and food costing on menu items.
  • Plan creative, seasonal menus that make use of fresh, local ingredients, and conduct menu costing.
  • Respond to guest requests and food restrictions in an attentive and accommodating manner.
  • Maintain a professional manner, appearance, and work area.
  • Work cooperatively and professionally with front-of-house staff to provide exceptional guest experiences.
  • Willingness to assist other members of the lodge team as needed.
  • Help support implementation of CMH health and safety initiatives.
  • Help support implementation of CMH sustainability initiatives.
  • Train, participate in and provide support, as required, during emergency response situations.
  • Support guests and employees in the field program during area visits, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Culinary diploma or certificate.
  • Red Seal Chef.
  • Food Safe Certification.
  • 3-5 years of Culinary Management experience with varied exposure.
  • 2+ years’ experience in menu planning and execution.
  • Background in luxury hospitality or fine dining, preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualities
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and problem solving.
  • Has demonstrated attention-to-detail, with accurate data-entry skills and abilities.
  • Able to communicate in an effective and timely manner over the phone, in-person, and in written communication.
  • Positive and collaborative working style with an ability to build meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with peers.
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as an ability to learn other relevant software platforms.
  • Able to prioritize tasks in a complex and fast-paced environment with seasonal workload fluctuations and changing priorities.
  • Confidence to interact with all levels of the company in a hub-and-spoke model in which many individuals are remote.
  • Trustworthy, goal-oriented, respectful, and self-directed in completing the core functions of the role.
  • Sees projects through to completion including follow-up on any identified issues.
  • Strong sense of work ethic and accountability, with an ability to function well in a team environment and focus on team success.
  • Effectively prioritize tasks, responsibilities, and goals; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans.

Working Conditions
This type of culinary work is challenging and demanding. Successful staff are intrinsically motivated by a passion for food service and creating memorable experiences with our guests.
  • Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a daily basis.
  • This position will be required to work weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business, seasonal workloads, and hotel/restaurant bookings.
  • 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 that are 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. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of CMH to be a positive influence on the transformation of our products and associated lines of business.
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be provided including an annualized base salary between $62,000-68,000 per year which is based upon qualifications, experience, and skill set. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.
Benefits and Perks:
  • Health and dental benefits after 90-days.
  • Group Savings Plan eligibility after the 90-days.
  • Paid personal/sick and vacation days.
  • CMH Ski Pass Program.
  • IKON Pass Benefits.
  • Pro deal affiliations with Brand Partners.
  • Opportunities to heli-hike and heli-ski, as available.

**CMH is an equal opportunity employer**

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