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Food Service Coordinator
Location: Huntsville, ON
Start Date: April 1st, 2026
End Date: March 31st, 2027
Reports to: Owner / Director
About the Role
We’re looking for a Food Service Coordinator to join our team for a one-year internship with the goal of growing into a permanent, full-time role. You’ll be the heart of our kitchen, keeping MHO Adventures’ expeditions running smoothly by planning, preparing, and coordinating meals for guides, participants, and wholesale operations. This hands-on position combines kitchen prep, menu planning, inventory management, expedition support, and development of new backcountry food products—including helping launch our MealMap software.
If you love food, organization, and being part of a team that fuels adventure, this role is for you. You’ll have the opportunity to shape an efficient, positive food system that reflects our values and supports the growth of MHO Adventures.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Gross Salary: $41,500
Vacation Pay: 4%
Access to company Professional Development Fund
Discounted trips for immediate family members
Onsite shared accommodation available April–October ($15/night)
During our busy season (April–July), early mornings, late nights, weekends, and split shifts are part of the rhythm. Extra hours (above 40/week) are tracked as lieu time, which can be taken as paid time off between October and March—a perfect chance to recharge after the busy season.
Main Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will be a mix of kitchen prep, menu planning, expedition food packing, and growing our backcountry food business, including:
- Planning nutritious, practical menus tailored to program needs
- Coordinating food orders, inventory, and deliveries
- Managing dietary requirements and food safety standards
- Cooking, dehydrating, and packaging meals for expeditions and wholesale orders
- Researching packaging, equipment, and labeling solutions
- Prepping, packing, and organizing meals for multi-day programs
- Supporting on-site food service during select programs (feeding up to 30 people, 3 meals/day)
- Assisting with the launch of MealMap software, including onboarding support and data entry
- Developing and increasing capacity for commercial kitchen operations
- Preparing for and attending markets and tradeshows
- Keeping kitchens clean, efficient, and organized
Skills & Qualities We’re Looking For
- A love of food and passion for running a clean, efficient kitchen
- Strong attention to quality, safety, and consistency
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to keep prep, inventory, and service running smoothly
- Calm and solution-focused when plans change or things get busy
- Positive, flexible, and willing to jump in wherever needed
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with a small team
- Good communication skills and able to collaborate with guides, staff, and leadership
- Efficient with time and able to work to deadlines
- Aligned with MHO Adventures’ mission, values, and culture
Experience & Education
- Culinary arts background or relevant food service experience
- Education and/or experience in business, marketing, or the outdoor industry (an asset)
- Food handling certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
- Valid driver’s license
How to Apply
We can’t wait to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to Erin Pehar at [email protected]. Posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
Wilderness Canoe Trip Guide
Location: Huntsville, ON
Number of Positions: 7-8
Contract Dates: June 1st - September 15th, 2026 (with the possibility of extension and contact work on top of these dates)
Compensation: Starting at $176.15/day (payscale is based on field days/experience)
Posting Closing: When positions are filled
MHO Adventures is seeking 7-8 full time guides to join us for the upcoming paddling season. Must be willing and able to work long hours, independently, in a fast paced environment and maintain a flexible schedule. Schedule will be based on our bookings.
MHO Adventures is a small, family-owned business, driven by a highly experienced and capable leadership team with extensive industry experience. Importantly, we are devoted to our employees and the unique culture we’ve built. At MHO Adventures we pride ourselves on top quality service.
About MHO Adventures
MHO Adventures has been a leader in Ontario’s guiding industry for over 30 years. We have guided trips throughout Ontario’s James Bay Watershed as well as Northern Quebec and the Arctic.
Our mission at MHO Adventures is to provide safe, memorable, and transformative outdoor experiences that connect people with nature and each other. We are committed to delivering exceptional guided adventures and educational experiences that inspire personal growth, foster environmental stewardship, and promote community building. With a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and education, we strive to share our passion for the outdoors and create lasting memories for our clients.
We work with various types of clients offering a wide range of expedition based experiential education programs and commercial guided expeditions. Ranging in length from 3 - 26 days in locations such as, but not limited to The Missinaibi River, French River, Temagami, Dumione and Noire Rivers, The Moose River and beyond.
Main responsibilities include:
- The wellbeing of clients / students and teacher / chaperones while on expedition
- Planning and packing of food and group gear
- Unpacking and trip cleanup,
- Working closely with clients to ensure the goals and objectives of the trip / program are being met in a safe and appropriate way
- Effectively utilizing group and risk management skills, maturity and role modeling in line with the MHO Adventures philosophy to create a safe and supportive environment
- Facilitating positive peer interactions among clients / students
- Managing in-field risk management decisions
- Completing any program-related administrative documents and tasks
- Food Service Support
- Driving Shuttles
- Other tasks as needed
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience guiding extended wilderness expeditions
- Enthusiastic, outgoing, and flexible
- Experience working with youth, preferably in a camp/expedition setting
- Willing and able to work as part of a team
- Great communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Identify with MHO Adventures’ mission statement and core values
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder & CPR-C
- Whitewater Rescue Technician
- NLS or Bronze Cross (an asset)
- ORCKA or Paddle Canada certifications - CT and/or MW (an asset)
- Criminal Background Check
- G-Class or equivalent driver's licence
- Post-secondary education in one of the following fields: education, recreation, therapy (an asset)
Interested applicants are asked to forward their cover letter, resume and expedition log by email to Erin Pehar, Director at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that we are only able to respond to those selected for interviews.