Experience Antarctica via NANA Services. Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work at or near the geographic South Pole? We are looking for candidates with excellent food services experience to work in a challenging environment.
#1. A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM is REQUIRED when applying to NANA Services Antarctica project. It is found at http://www.nanaservices.com/jobs.html. Only one application is needed per person. Resumes are welcomed.
#2. We only want one application per person per season.
#3. We will not consider any resumes that are sent without an Application Form.
The majority of our deploying, contract positions are located at McMurdo Station and they generally begin in early October and run through the following February. We are looking for PRIMARY & ALTERNATE employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position and the Alternate is next in line to deploy should Primary person be unable to meet position/deployment requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to your skills and experience, you must meet several other requirements that have been established under the guidance of the National Science Foundation. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of an employment offer.
1) You MUST be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
2) You MUST have a valid passport or the ability to obtain one.
3) After receiving an offer of employment, you must pass:
o A pre-employment background check.
o A pre-employment drug screen.
o Stringent physical and dental examinations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for providing customer service and performing duties that support efforts to produce and serve high quality food.
Displays a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, as outlined by the Supervisor, Food Service.
Responsible for preparation of all items on a 35-day menu cycle, (or variations thereof), holiday menu items and food required for special occasions.
Communicates and coordinate with Sous Chefs daily for utilization of leftovers, production information and timely usage of fresh produce.
Responsible for tasting, flavor adjustments and presentation of foods
Educates staff on and monitor proper cooking techniques and holding temperatures of food.
Attends daily production meetings with Sous Chef and Prep Cooks to review the days menu and assign tasks for production and service.
Responsible for coordinating, monitoring and expediting batch cooking methods before and during services.
Displays strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
Displays self-motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment.
Performs other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: A minimum of a High school education or equivalent. Preferably a graduate of a culinary arts program or an apprenticeship program.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years cooking experience in high-volume, (not including convenience or fast-food) facilities with diverse populations.
NOTE: Only authorized personnel are allowed on all U.S. stations and vessels. Your spouse, children, pets, etc. are not allowed to travel to Antarctica at any point during your contract.
Our jobs normally require the ability to stand or walk for a minimum of 9 hours. These positions also include stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting, or carrying, in order to complete the work. The physical demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by contractors to successfully perform the essential functions of the openings that we have available.
NANA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement: None
Field of Interest: Facilities
Job Type: Temporary
Work Location: Antarctica
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