Outpost Cook – Pigeon River (2025 Season) Hartford, TN, US 9 days agoVariable Employee Position Available In Cocke, Tennessee

Outpost Cook – Pigeon River (2025 Season)
Variable Employee
Hartford, TN, US
9 days ago

Requisition ID:

2018

Salary Range:

$15.00 To $15.00 Hourly
For 52 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2024 SEASON

JOB SUMMARY
NOC is looking for a Kitchen Supervisor/Cook to join our team who is excited about providing our Outpost Staff with ample, high quality food that will properly fuel employees for optimal work performance. To achieve success in this role, you will have to express a love of people through food and have the culinary skills to prepare meals for 40+ people. If you want to join a tight-knit community while understanding the vital aspect that food plays in our rafting operation, we encourage you to apply to this position. This position is seasonal, operating from late-May (Memorial Day) to early-September (Labor Day). On-site housing is offered to staff for a reasonable price. Responsibilities
Planning a weekly menu including ingredients and supplies for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cooking daily breakfast and dinner for staff of about 40 people
Plan and maintain a meal budget that is within budgetary parameters
Place orders and organize groceries needed for meals
Minimize food waste by planning and ordering accordingly with demand
Keep cookhouse kitchen and supply areas clean and organized; keep utensils and appliances clean and in good working condition
Responsible for the upkeep and repair (or arrangement for repair) of all kitchen items; while coordinating with outpost management in the event of significant repair or replacement costs to kitchen items
Assist with other outpost tasks as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen or similar facility, with emphasis on group meal preparation
Valid Driver’s License
Full-time commitment from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2021
Preferred
ground in the culinary industry
Self-motivated to sustain productive work
Positive attitude Ability to work a flexible schedule
Effective and proven time management skills
Experience following a strict budget plan
Applicants must be
Self motivated
Creative and adaptive
Hard working
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Lift 40lbs
Efficiently and effectively work within a commercial kitchen
Stand for long periods of time
The above noted description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of the position.
The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.