Established in 1972 by Payson & Aurelia Kennedy and Horace Holden Sr., Nantahala Outdoor Center started out as a modest motel and petrol store situated by the Nantahala River in Bryson City, North Carolina. The concept that friends may transform lives by banding together to follow their outdoor loves gave rise to NOC. After almost 50 years in business, NOC is happy to rank among the biggest outdoor recreation organizations in the country, offering over 120 land- and river-based itineraries in ten different locales throughout four states in the Southeast.
Culinary Interns or Trainees
Stipend $16 to $18/per hour (depending upon experience)
12 Month Program
Phases: Orientation, Food Safety and Cooking Principles, Advanced Food Production Skills, Restaurant Operations Management
NOC’s main campus is nestled in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge and surrounded by endless miles of hiking trails and the best whitewater in the Southeastern U.S. If that is not enough to pique your interest, the NOC also has an impressive list of perks:
Lodging provided: Will have own bedroom most of the time, but for a portion of the year will have to share the bedroom with one other roommate. Shared community kitchen, living room, bathroom. Lodging cost is $50 every pay period or $100 per month.
Discounted meals, but not free.
We don’t have a specific uniform. The most important thing is for cooks to have close-toed, non-slip shoes.
Coordinated with the host with proper notice for doing errands and going to do fun things. Transportation is of no cost to the employee.
