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HOUSEKEEPER – SERVER – KITCHEN HELPER

Loch Island Lodge & Camp Lochalsh

Wilderness Lodge – Wabatongushi Lake

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Day shift

Salary: $2,800.00 per month Additional pay: Tips

Benefits: Casual dress, Discounted or free food, On-site parking, Store discount

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2-3 months

** We are looking for candidates who can start in early May! Contract length is until the end of August for high school/college students or September 30th for non-students. Please note your availability when applying! **

Are you looking for a summer adventure? Our fishing lodges on Wabatongushi Lake in the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve are hiring live-in staff for housekeeping, serving, and kitchen help tasks. No experience is required–– just a positive attitude, an interest in the outdoors, and a strong work ethic!

Loch Island Lodge & Camp Lochalsh have been under the same family management for the past 32 years and the majority of our guests are return visitors with a deep bond to the lake. We are a small business where our interactions are highly personal! We seek to rehire competent staff each season, offering raises, further training, and promotions as available.  Before applying, visit www.lochisland.com to view our properties and understand our remote wilderness location. If you like what you see, forward your resume through this site. No phone calls please. Interviews will be conducted by videoconference or telephone (candidate’s choice).

Daily Work Tasks

The hospitality team is made up of 5-7 individuals (plus a cook). Employees rotate between our two lodges but room at a specific base. Our guest capacity is 70+ between all locations and our Loch Island Lodge dining room/patio fits approximately 30 guests, so the schedule is very dynamic. A typical day is split into 6-8 hour shifts, but meeting guest demands may take more or less time.

  • SERVING: Set tables, portion condiments, make beverages, set up/close continental breakfast, wait on guests, wash dishes, clean dining room and kitchen. Hot breakfast is served at 7 AM and dinner is served at 5 PM. Separate servers are assigned for mornings and evenings and shifts are rotated at the manager’s discretion. We do not have a liquor licence and do not serve alcohol.
  • KITCHEN HELP: Assist cook with food prep, wash dishes, clean kitchen and lodge, handle food with proper protocols.
  • HOUSEKEEPING: Clean common areas of lodge and staff residence. Clean cabin kitchens and bathrooms, wash cabin dishes, empty trash, make beds, replace toiletries, sweep and mop floors and decks. Attention to providing sanitary facilities is very important.
  • LAUNDRY: Soak, wash, dry, and fold sheets, towels, and bedding. Use bleach and chemical stain removers safely. All laundry is done on site.
  • OUTPOST CABINS: On top of the usual cabin cleaning tasks, you must drive an 18’ cedar strip boat to the outpost cabins and carry 25-50 lb. items such as gas cans and firewood up docks and steps.
  • ASSORTED TASKS: Answer phone and take messages, issue fishing licences by computer (will train), restock shelves, garden, paint cabins, assist with going to the dump and picking up supplies.

Financial Details

Salary is $2800/month with 4 days off per month. We pay by direct deposit in Canadian funds. Tips average $2500+ per season in CAD/USD cash mix. Group tips are split equally between all staff.

Room and board is FREE. All employees live on site due to our location. The housekeeper/servers have private bedrooms. We include meals, laundry, bedding, Starlink Internet, TV, boats, fuel, live bait, and recreational equipment. We encourage staff to go fishing and explore the wilderness! Spend your off-time hiking, kayaking, or swimming. We do not have cell reception in the region. We do not fund travel, but we can pick you up at a public transportation point such at the Sault Ste. Marie, ON airport, the Wawa bus station, or the VIA Rail Lochalsh flag stop. You do not need to have a vehicle or a driver’s licence. You can park for free at Camp Lochalsh all season. We give employees free staff T-shirts to wear during work hours. The proper footwear must be worn during work hours and hair and appearance should be kept neat and professional.

Requirements

  • Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Work Visa (we cannot sponsor so you must already be legal to work in Canada)
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card (at own cost, approximately $50, can do online on site)
  • Safe food handling certificate (at own cost, approximately $30, can do online on site)
  • First aid is an asset
  • Comfortable speaking, reading, and writing English
  • Must be able to do prolonged physical activity
  • Can lift 50 lbs. (gas cans, food, luggage, etc.)
  • Willing to learn how to operate a boat solo
  • Avoid use of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances during work hours
  • Bring suitable outerwear and footwear for climate and dress professionally
  • Pay attention to detail and time constraints
  • Have accountability while working alone or as a team
  • Above all, you can handle the unpredictability and isolation of living in a remote camp!

Salary: $2,800.00 per month

Benefits: Casual dress, Discounted or free food, Store discount

Schedule: Day shift, Holidays

Application question(s): What is your availability for season length? (Student or non-student)

Licence/Certification: Pleasure Craft Operator Card (preferred), Safe Food Handling Certificate (preferred)

Expected start date: 2024-05-07

To Apply:   https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Loch-Island-Lodge     Email: careers@lochisland.com (for questions)

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