Food Service Supervisor, Field Camp

Food Service Supervisor, Field Camp

Join to apply for the Food Service Supervisor, Field Camp role at Gana-A'Yoo, Limited.

Season: Austral Summer (Summer )

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica Field Camp

Sector/Dept: Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) Antarctica

Reports To: Culinary Manager

• Produce high quality meals in accordance with fluctuating population; maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Serve as senior food services representative and assist in all kitchen, serving, and dining area tasks.
• Motivate others in remote, physically challenging, and atypical work environments.
• Adapt to difficult situations and limited resources during camp set up and take down; accommodate extended working hours.
• Monitor water level in kitchen; assist in facilitating snow supply to snow melter or stock pot for water production.
• Monitor condition and stock of food at outside food storage locations; shovel excess snow as needed.
• Coordinate weekly food-pulls from cargo line and freezer cave.
• Monitor access to freezer cave and assist in keeping doors free of snow.
• Maintain wholesomeness of all fresh, frozen, and dry food products.
• Communicate and coordinate with Sous Chefs daily for timely utilization of leftovers and production information.
• Interact with customers to obtain feedback on food quality, service, menu selection, and sanitation; present information to Camp Supervisor and make adjustments.
• Conduct production meetings and menu planning meetings with Sous Chefs.
• Monitor availability of ingredients; adjust when necessary.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating of food, and adherence to recipes and cooking techniques.
• Maintain superior sanitation and safety standards within kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
• Minimize food waste in accordance with accepted waste management guidelines.
• Oversee food service personnel on proper separation and disposal of food waste materials.
• Instruct personnel on proper use, care, and cleaning of equipment.
• Assist with production adjustments based on population fluctuations.
• Plan menus, order, and receive food as needed.
• Keep accurate inventories of all food service equipment and food items.
• Act as personnel representative to monitor morale and recommend improvements.
• Assign tasks and projects to personnel to maintain overall organization of the food service department.
• Stand for up to 12 hours a day and lift maximum safe weights.
• Implement and maintain safe workplace program and ensure safety is a priority.
• Report safety incidents, injuries, and near-misses to appropriate parties.

• High school education or GED required; graduate of culinary arts or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Five years supervisory experience in a high volume food service capacity accepted in lieu of degree.
• Serv Safe Food Handler certificate required prior to deployment; valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum of 7 years cooking experience with 3 years supervisory responsibilities in high volume facilities.
• Previous experience with Food Services in Antarctica may be accepted in lieu of minimum experience.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you require assistance in the application process, please contact us at GYOOpportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. EEO is the Law poster.