River Lunch Coordinator

• Company: Kumsheen Rafting Resort
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Other
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 1345 Trans Canada Hwy, Lytton, V0K 1Z0
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: April 13th, 2023
• End Date: September 4th, 2023
• Positions Available: 1

Kumsheen is looking for a River Lunch Coordinator this season to join our team of energetic, adventurous, and friendly staff. This is a great opportunity to work & live in one of the most beautiful areas in BC, at an incredible family-run adventure resort. 

About the position:

Kumsheen’s River Lunch Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for all aspects of providing lunch for full-day rafting trips. Beginning at the onsite Resort kitchen, the River Lunch Coordinator calculates, preps, and packs all food and supplies required to serve the famous Kumsheen burrito lunch riverside to our hungry full-day rafters. Before the rafters arrive, the RLC sets up the lunch site ensuring everything is ready on schedule and up to Kumsheen’s standard. After lunch is complete, the RLC is responsible for dismantling, cleaning, and returning it all to the Resort, in time to begin prep for the next day. 

The RLC oversees the River Lunch Assistant, works closely with the Guest Experience team, the Head Chef, and the River Operation Managers, and works under the direction of the General Manager/AGM.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating lunches for all rafting trips including daily departures of the Legendary Thompson, as well as special departures (Upper Thompson, Fraser River Hell’s Gate, Raft Guide School) packed lunches

• Prepping food including calculating the correct amount of food depending on the number of rafters, dicing/slicing vegetables, cooking rice, etc.

• Packing all coolers, drink carafes, and required supplies and transporting all to the riverside lunch site located about 20 minutes from the Kumsheen Resort

• Daily set-up and take-down of the lunch site, including tables, drink station, garbage and recycling cans, lawn games, etc. 

• Basic maintenance of the lunch site including picking up garbage, cleaning picnic tables, cleaning outhouses, notifying the campground team when lawn mowing is needed, etc. 

• Inventory and ordering of all food/stock/supplies 

• Maintenance/cleaning of the River Lunch kitchen

Employment perks:

• Access to outdoor recreation in one of the most beautiful regions in BC (including free rafting!)

• Steady 5-day on/2-day off work schedule

• Paid training and overtime

• Access to subsidized resort-based staff accommodation

• Access to the Kumsheen Resort facilities (including pool and hot tub!)

• Professional workplace and equipment

• Opportunity to grow your career in the outdoor industry

• Restaurant and retail discounts, family/friend rafting passes, family accommodation discounts, and more!

Successful applicants will possess the following attributes:

• Extremely organized with close attention to detail

• Self-motivated with time management skills

• Positive attitude and a great team player

• Basic food prep skills, including 

• Experience working in a kitchen or cafe is an asset

• Valid driver’s license is required, experience driving/reversing trailers is an asset

• FOODSAFE Level 1 is required

• Serving It Right is an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work full-time in Canada

• Salary/Wage: $18.00/hr, plus great perks!

We pride ourselves on our talented and enthusiastic team members. If you think you'd be a great addition to our team, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to employment@kumsheen.com.

Post Date: January 23, 2023 Deadline for Application: March 31, 2023