Food Service Supervisor, South Pole Station (winter)
Company: Gana-A'Yoo, Limited - Antarctic Program
Location: Commerce City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation,
GSC, is renowned for excellence in delivery, performance and
customer satisfaction with a focus on Food Service, Janitorial
Services and Administrative Services. GSC supports the National
Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part
of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) and we are currently
seeking a Food Service Supervisor at the South Pole Station. As a
Food Service Supervisor you are responsible for instituting and
monitoring total quality control and quality assurance of the
policies, standards and procedural implementations set forth by the
food services department; employee issues; assisting and directing
all positions as needed. TITLE: Food Service Supervisor SEASON:
Austral Winter LOCATION : South Pole Station, Antarctica
SECTOR/DEPT : Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) Antarctica
REPORTS TO: Culinary Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Responsible for
preparation and development of all items on a 35-day menu cycle,
(or variations thereof), holiday menu items and food required for
special occasions. Plan, direct, and coordinate Sous Chefs, Steward
Coordinator, and Production Cooks in overall activities of the
kitchens, serving areas and dining halls for South Pole Station
Antarctica; ensuring the highest level of quality and cleanliness
to include the preparation and attractive/appealing presentation of
food and beverage and the appearance of the dining hall. Able to
follow standardized recipes, as well as develop high-volume recipes
as needed. Ensure the planning of daily food production needs and
establish an effective leftover usage program. Coach and train
Production Cooks to compile and order all required food products,
supplies, resources, and materials; track the purchasing/delivery
and ensure the daily availability of product/supplies to the food
service location. Assists and supervises in all areas of the
kitchen, serving and dining areas. Monitors and augments
instruction to all personnel on the proper use, care and cleaning
of equipment. Develop, maintain, and approve various administrative
matters or materials such as budget expenditures or development,
operational reports, cost analysis or records, time sheets, payroll
matters, personnel or accounting materials, work and travel
schedules, etc. Maintain client and customer satisfaction and good
public relations through effective communication and feedback that
provides opportunity for improved operations. Plan, assign and
direct employee schedules to include deployment, redeployment and
weekly work schedules with direction from the Program Executive
Chef. Conduct training programs; monitor and evaluate performance;
reward and discipline; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Maintain a safe, and healthy working environment ensuring a high
degree of adherence to the ASC Environmental Health & Safety and
Quality Assurance programs, HACCP, and ServSafe policies and
procedures. Consistently demonstrates professional skills in
structuring assigned activities, teamwork, utilizing all forms of
communications, implementing operational efficiencies, solving
business problems, and making decisions. Demonstrates excellent
team and program development skills consistently. Actively
demonstrates GSC values and leadership principles. Agrees with and
adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures and tasking
responsibilities of the food services department. Monitors overall
quality, preparation, production and presentation of food on all
shifts for all dining locations, functions and special events.
Responsible for documenting and communicating daily operational and
personnel information to Program Executive Chef. Responsible for
proper documentation of food temperature logs, production records,
and any other documentation required in regards to food safety and
sanitation. Monitors adherence to proper labeling and dating of
food; adherence to recipes and proper cooking techniques. Displays
strong leadership, communication and organizational skills in a
supervisory capacity; must be self-motivated and have the ability
to motivate others in challenging and atypical working environments
Assists in resolving disputes and counsel employees on issues.
Works closely with Program Executive Chef to initiate progressive
changes in the long-term and short-term operational goals of the
food service department; may involve research and technical
writing. Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and
Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Provides documentation
to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal
documentation. Ensures that all subordinate employees are trained
and understand ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality
Assurance, requirements and goals. Maintains documentation as
necessary to meet these requirements. Adequately and honestly track
all data related to metrics. Supports the achievement of ASC goals,
contractual commitments and metrics, whether metrics can be
directly or indirectly, affected by this position's activities.
Participates in and/or conducts inter- and intra- departmental
meetings as required, including but not limited to weekly safety
meetings, weekly production meetings, and weekly supervisor
meetings. Interacts with customers to obtain feedback on food
quality, service, menu selection and sanitation; make adjustments
accordingly. Assigns tasks and projects to personnel in addition to
their daily tasks to maintain the overall organization of the food
service department. Able to stand for up to twelve hours a day six
days a week. Able to lift up the safety regulation maximum from the
floor to a table or cart in a safe manner. Responsible for
implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring
that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Responsible
for safety reporting for all employees. This includes soreness,
injuries, and near misses. Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION: High school education or GED required. Graduate of a
culinary arts or apprenticeship program to provide production of
broad range menus required. Five years supervisory experience in a
high volume food service capacity accepted in lieu of degree.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : Current ServSafe
Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to
Antarctica. Valid driver's license Valid U.S. Passport EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 7 years cooking experience, with 3 years supervisory
responsibilities in high volume (not including convenience or fast
food) facilities is required. Previous experience with Food
Services in Antarctica may be accepted in lieu of minimum
experience. OTHER : US citizenship or permanent residency required.
Gana-A'Yoo, Limited (GYL), an Alaska Native Corporation, offers
services with ongoing contracts in many facility types, such as,
military training facilities, emergency management centers and
temporary field sites. GYL in partnership with ESS Support
Services, a Division of Compass Group, will provide operational
management support. ESS Support Services is the market leader in
providing remote camp and catering services to clients, wherever
their location, no matter how extreme the environment may be.
Services extend across North America and include such diverse
facilities as drilling, mining, construction, pipeline and logging
camps, offshore, governmental agencies and others. Payroll and
benefits are supported by Compass Group. 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:
GYLOpportunities@usap.gov 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.
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