First Cook – Lake O’Hara Lodge (Backcountry, Yoho NP)
Seasonal | June 1-October 5 | Live on site
Lake O’Hara Lodge is a remote, backcountry lodge in Yoho National Park, accessible only by shuttle or on foot. No roads. Few day-trippers. Just mountains, lakes, long days, and a tight-knit team that lives and works together all season.
We’re looking for a First Cook to join our kitchen team for the 2026 season.
This is a hands-on role for someone who loves good food, thrives in a close community, and understands that how you show up with people matters just as much as what’s on the plate.
The Role
As First Cook, you’ll work closely with our chefs to help execute daily service, support the team, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be deeply involved in prep, service, and day-to-day kitchen flow, including leading a team of two during morning shifts.
You’ll thrive here if you:
enjoy being part of a team that cooks together
stay calm when things get busy
take pride in clean, organized systems
like solving problems
can laugh at yourself and roll with the rhythm of lodge life
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting daily prep and service for guests and staff
Working closely with the chefs on execution, consistency, and flow
Helping maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
Jumping in wherever needed — this is a true team kitchen
Living on site and contributing positively to staff culture
What We’re Looking For
Solid kitchen experience and a strong work ethic
A positive, collaborative attitude (this matters more than fancy techniques)
Comfort living and working on site in a remote environment
Ability to handle long days, changing plans, and a fast-moving season
FoodSafe certification (or willingness to obtain before the season)
The Details
Season: June 1 to October 8
Schedule: 6 days on / 1 day off
Pay: approx. $5,900/month
Room & board: provided on site, $475/month
Accommodation: private room
Read our Staff Information Package to find out more: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6011c9b3663bad3a50902436/t/692e031a33deef5528b8c401/1764623130719/Staff+Application+Package+2026.pdf
Lake O’Hara Lodge is one of the most iconic and protected backcountry destinations in Canada. Surrounded by pristine alpine lakes and peaks, our lodge offers a peaceful, close-knit work environment where staff become part of a small community. Guests come year after year for the beauty of O’Hara and for the warm, personal hospitality our team provides. Working here is a rare chance to live in a spectacular wilderness setting while contributing meaningfully to an experience guests never forget.
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