Cook (m/w/d) - Wintering at Neumayer III Station, Antarctica

About the Role

This position is based at the Neumayer III Station in Antarctica, managed by the Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI), Germany's leading polar and marine research facility. The role is offered by Reederei F. Laeisz GmbH, responsible for technical operations of this state-of-the-art polar research station.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare diverse and nutritious meals independently for the station's winter team (around 9 people) and summer team (around 50 people).
• Manage and document inventory of provisions.
• Ensure forward-looking stock management and resource planning.
• Conduct annual complete procurement of supplies.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and quality standards around the clock in the kitchen and food areas.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completed professional training as a cook with verifiable work experience.
• Proficient German language skills at a minimum B2 level and English at a minimum B1 level.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, cost calculation, and menu planning.
• Excellent organizational skills, team spirit, responsibility, and the ability to cope with physically and mentally demanding conditions.
• Capability to work for extended periods in close-knit teams under extreme environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Unique professional experience in one of the remotest regions on Earth.
• Comprehensive preparation period prior to deployment.
• Collaborate closely with international scientists and technical personnel.
• Engage in a challenging and varied work environment with substantial personal responsibility.

Additional Information

The contract is fixed-term for a maximum duration of two years, starting July 1. The application deadline is August 31 of each year. The employer welcomes diverse applicants regardless of gender, origin, or personal identity and particularly encourages qualified women in operational and engineering roles to apply.

Applicants are requested to submit complete application documents including cover letter, motivation, CV, and certificates proving professional experience in a maximum of two PDF files by the stated deadline via the designated application portal.