Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,440.00 - $49,392.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Relocation assistance
Job Description
Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) is a distinguished provider renowned for its excellence in delivery, performance, and customer satisfaction. The company specializes in Food Service, Janitorial Services, and Administrative Services, supporting a wide range of clientele. A significant part of GSC's operations includes supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). This position is an exceptional opportunity to join a company committed to exceptional service quality in a unique and challenging environment, McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
GSC is currently seeking a Sous Chef for the Austral Summer season of 2026-2027 at McM... Show More
GSC is currently seeking a Sous Chef for the Austral Summer season of 2026-2027 at McM... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or GED
- Graduate of a culinary arts or apprenticeship program or three years additional supervisory experience in high volume food service accepted in lieu of degree
- Minimum of two years Sous Chef or food service management experience
- Current ServSafe Food Handler certification prior to deployment
- Valid driver's license
- Valid U.S. passport
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Ability to stand up to 12 hours
- Ability to lift safely up to 50 pounds
- Capacity for long duration deployment in extreme environment
Job Qualifications
- High school education or GED
- Graduate of a culinary arts or apprenticeship program or three years additional supervisory experience in high volume food service accepted in lieu of degree
- Minimum of two years Sous Chef or food service management experience
- Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate
- Valid driver's license
- Valid U.S. passport
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to develop cohesive team units
- Ability to maintain flexibility and positive attitude in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Job Duties
- Supervise, train and work with Production Cooks to produce high quality, large volume meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, desserts, breads, and pastries
- Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment and tools in a professional manner
- Assist Food Service Supervisor and others as necessary
- Prepare all items on a 35-day menu cycle including holiday menu items and special occasions
- Communicate and coordinate with other Sous Chefs and Food Service Coordinator for utilization of leftovers, production information and fresh produce management
- Taste, adjust flavors and present food dishes
- Educate staff on proper cooking techniques and holding temperatures
- Conduct daily production meetings with Production Cook to provide menu overview and assign tasks
- Coordinate, monitor and expedite batch cooking methods before and during services
- Produce baked items as scheduled
- Support deli operations, flight meals, and provide baked goods for specialty functions
- Anticipate and prepare alternate menu items if consumption exceeds main item production
- Adhere to standardized recipes and develop high-volume recipes as needed
- Ensure all aspects of safety and sanitation in the kitchen including equipment usage and timely cleaning
- Place weekly food and specialty bread orders timely
- Record and manage quantities of food prepared, served and discarded
- Honor requests for late arrivals with plated food or open service line
- Coordinate transfer of dirty pots with Stewards
- Train and orient employees on performance and documentation related to Operations Division metrics
- Comply with environmental health, safety and quality assurance requirements
- Implement and maintain a safe workplace program
- Perform other duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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