Restaurant Prep/Pizza Cook

Nantahala Outdoor Center; Bryson City (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outdoor recreation company as a Restaurant Prep/Pizza Cook. Work in a dynamic team environment at River's End Restaurant, ensuring food quality and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal for those passionate about outdoor adventures and food service.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safe food handling and health code standards.
• Ability to work as a team player and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and consistency.
• Support teammates and assist other Food and Beverage team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Safe food handling

Initiative

Job description

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Nantahala Outdoor Center provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $17.00/hr

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 retail services, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning. NOC offers career opportunities in beautiful locations, with growth potential and a passion for outdoor recreation.

This position starts in May and ends in September 2025, with a possibility of extension beyond September.

Job Summary

Join our Food & Beverage team in Nantahala Gorge! NOC is hiring Restaurant Prep Cooks for River's End Restaurant. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the kitchen
• Ensure food quality and consistency
• Work as part of a team, follow directions, and work efficiently towards goals
• Support teammates and assist other Food and Beverage team members as needed
• Perform kitchen duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Understanding of safe food handling, health code standards, and cleanliness
• Ability to work as a team player, follow directions, and work independently
• Knowledge of restaurant operations flow
• Appropriate attire for back of house and NOC standards
• Follow standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to take direction and initiative

Preferred:

• Previous kitchen experience (preferred but not required)
• ServSafe certification (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Comfortable working on feet for long periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

This description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations. As business needs change, so may the essential functions of this role.

Note: As an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will comply with OSHA Vaccination and Testing standards if enacted.

NOC is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and committed to a discrimination-free work environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Travel Arrangements