Production Cook (2006-2007)

Production Cook 2006-2007 Raytheon Polar Services ? Experience Antarctica



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? Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation?s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. We are currently looking for Production Cooks to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer Antarctic research stations for various periods of time beginning in August of 2006.


The majority of our deploying, contract positions are located at McMurdo Station and they generally begin in August or October/early November and run through the following February. 13-month contracts generally begin in August or October and Winter-over contracts generally begin in February and run through August or October. 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.






Responsibilities:


Responsible for high quality, large volume food production as directed by Sous Chef; maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, equipment and tools in a professional manner; assisting the Sous Chef and others as necessary.


Functions as shift leader in the absence of the Sous Chef; all other duties performed under the supervision of the Sous Chef and/or Chef.


Responsible for preparation of all assigned menu items for primary and satellite locations, utilizing proper cooking techniques and batch-cooking methods.


Displays leadership abilities, good communication and organizational skills.


Able to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.


Able to work in a team unit composed of diverse personalities.


Displays self-motivation in physically challenging and atypical working environments.


Works conjunctively with Dining Room Attendants to ensure timely transfer and scraping of dirty pots to pot-washing area.


Performs other duties as required.



Qualifications:


High school education or GED. Preferably a graduate of a culinary arts program or an apprenticeship program to provide production of broad range menus.




Minimum of 3 years cooking experience with at least one year in a high-volume facility (not including convenience or fast food).



Additional Polar Info:






All contract positions include competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For the time you are in Antarctica compensation also includes travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. FYI ? Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency. Check out our website at