Contract Type: Full Time
Duration: Up to 9 months, comprising UK pre-deployment training (Sep – Oct 2025) and Antarctic deployment (Oct 2025 – May 2026)
Salary: £29,273 per annum
Benefits: We offer generous benefits
Location: BAS Cambridge and Antarctica
Closing Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Job Profile
Although this job is not UK based, the successful candidate will be required to attend training in the UK which will require a right to work.
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status, we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK.
Interview/assessment/start date: Interviews 21st May, successful candidates start at the beginning of September.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for exceptional personnel (chefs/station support assistants) to join our team based in Antarctica. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams, and keep everyone safe!
What we offer:
As a valued employee, you’ll be eligible for benefits including an end of contract payment upon completion of a successful assignment in Antarctica, annual leave, a defined contribution pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), and access to a 24 hours/365 days per year employee assistance programme. In addition, you will be provided with pre-deployment training and accommodation costs. All food, accommodation, and polar clothing during Antarctic deployment will also be provided.
You’d be joining the Polar Operations department as a member of Station Operations for Rothera Research Station. Station Operations also includes management functions, such as station leaders and logistics management, as well as science support roles for marine research. The team works alongside colleagues in Technical Services and Vehicles Engineering to enable Field and Air Operations so that scientists are supported in their research activities.
Collectively, you’d help us to deliver essential support functions to keep approximately 150 staff nourished in a clean and comfortable environment, while ensuring cargo operations efficiently resupply the station and waste is managed in accordance with our environmental policies.
Some of your main responsibilities as Station Support Assistant will include:
* Assist in general station administration and domestic duties.
* Cover for the Chef at least twice per week to provide simple meals and snacks for station staff and visitors, including special preparations for those with allergies or intolerances.
* Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and all food storage areas.
* Re-supplying the kitchen stores.
* Maintain and clean domestic facilities as required.
Some of your main responsibilities as Chef include:
* Catering: provide meals and snacks (with vegan and vegetarian options) for station staff and visitors, including special preparations for those with allergies or intolerances.
* Stock control: manage food, equipment and stock rotation. In summer seasons, active involvement with head chef and Station Logistics Manager for indenting of replenishments.
* Food safety: maintain high standards of personal and kitchen hygiene; maintain food safety records; comply with food allergy controls.
The job description in the DOWNLOAD LINK describes the skills and experience the ideal candidate for this role possesses, along with your main responsibilities.
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
What experiences can we offer you?
At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world-class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.
If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.
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