Outpost Cook - Ocoee River (2026 Season)
About The Position
For 53 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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 2026
- Self motivated
- Creative and adaptive
- Hard working
Nice To Haves
- Background 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
