Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,600.00 - $71,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) is a distinguished company known for its excellence in delivery, performance, and customer satisfaction. Specializing in Food Service, Janitorial Services, and Administrative Services, GSC plays a crucial role in supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). With a commitment to superior service and operational efficiency, GSC maintains high standards while working in some of the most remote and challenging environments on the planet.
The current opportunity is for the position of Sous Chef at the South Pole Station in Antarctica during the Austral Sum... Show More
The current opportunity is for the position of Sous Chef at the South Pole Station in Antarctica during the Austral Sum... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or GED
- Graduate of culinary arts or apprenticeship program or three years additional supervisory experience
- Minimum of two years experience as sous chef or food service management
- Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate prior to deployment
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid U.S. passport
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours
- Ability to lift from 10 to 50 pounds safely
- Willingness to work extended periods in remote locations
- Ability to perceive oral and written instructions
- Ability to work long hours and weeks away from home
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Job Qualifications
- High school education or GED
- Graduate of a culinary arts or apprenticeship program
- Minimum of two years Sous Chef or food service management experience
- Experience with Food Services in Antarctica may be accepted
- Current ServSafe Food Handler certificate
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid U.S. passport
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in challenging and dynamic environments
- Proven capability to develop cohesive teams
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Experience in large volume meal production
- Ability to follow standardized and develop high volume recipes
- Familiarity with safety regulations and workplace safety programs.
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 (FSS) and others as necessary
- Prepare all items on a 35-day menu cycle, holiday menu items and food for special occasions
- Communicate and coordinate with other Sous Chefs and/or Food Service Coordinator on utilization of leftovers, production information and fresh produce usage
- Taste, adjust flavors and oversee presentation of foods
- Educate staff on proper cooking techniques and holding temperatures
- Conduct daily production meetings to assign tasks and overview menu
- Coordinate, monitor and expedite batch cooking methods before and during services
- Produce baked items as scheduled and support deli and flight meals
- Anticipate and prepare alternate menu items if primary items are insufficient
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and food services department tasks
- Display strong leadership, communication and organizational skills in a supervisory capacity
- Maintain a positive and flexible attitude in a fast-paced environment
- Oversee safety and sanitation in kitchen including equipment use and cleaning
- Manage proper labeling, dating and utilization of leftovers
- Place weekly food orders and specialty bread orders timely
- Record quantities of food items prepared, served and discarded
- Coordinate with Stewards for cleaning activities
- Train employees on operations metrics and performance
- Implement and maintain safe workplace programs
- Perform other duties as required.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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