Organization:The Nature Conservancy
Location:Palmyra Atoll
ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact
around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working globally to protect ecologically important lands and waters for people and nature. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular marine wilderness areas on Earth. Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands and is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge out to 12 miles and a Marine National Monument out to 50 miles. The Nature Conservancy owns Cooper Island, and manages the atoll in partnership with the USFWS and the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium (PARC).
Palmyra's research station supports scientific research by world renowned research institutions (see www.palmyra-research.org). Staff are hired for a 3 month assignment to operate the research station and camp facilities. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.
The Assistant Cook/Housekeeper is responsible for meal planning and preparation of high quality breakfast, lunch and dinner for field station guests, staff, volunteers and visiting vessels. Responsible for stocking and rotation of all kitchen inventory, as well as general galley and kitchen clean-up including dishes, floors, storage areas, refrigerators and freezers. Responsible for assisting with set-up and intense cleaning of all field station cabins, associated living areas, bathrooms, showers and recreation areas. Responsible for laundry service and other duties as assigned by the Galley Housekeeping Manager or Field Station Manager.
This is a seasonal assignment with the opportunity to return for future assignments based on performance. Assignments require residence on Palmyra Atoll with no option of leaving until season is complete.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma and at least 6 months culinary experience in a professional food services environment.
- Experience with kitchen operations including: baking, sautéing, grilling, and the preparation and proper handling of meat, fish, assorted cold foods, and demonstration of safe knife handling skills.
- Experience maintaining a sanitary work environment; Serve Safe or equivalent certification.
- Experience with housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Experience performing physically demanding work and lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes under adverse conditions.
- Cumulative 1 year experience working in a confined community such as aboard a ship, field camp, or remote field station.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma and at least 6 months culinary experience in a professional food service environment.
- Working knowledge of kitchen operation including; baking, sautéing, grilling, and the preparation and proper handling of meat, fish, assorted cold foods; and demonstration of safe knife skills.
- Experience maintaining a sanitary work environment. Serve Safe or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience with basic housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Ability to follow instructions from colleagues, complete tasks independently with respect to timelines.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50 lbs, sometimes under adverse conditions.
- PC familiarity, including database knowledge.
- First Aid and CPR certification desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
The Assistant Cook/Housekeeper will work 6 days per week, in variable weather conditions (hot, humid, wet), at a remote location, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:
- require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
- present frequent possibility of injury
- require long hours in isolated settings
- require living with a small community of people 24/7 with no option to leave for 3 months
- require employees to be on call on 48 hour shifts to allow for 24 hour a day emergency coverage
- require employees to assist with community chores even on days off
BENEFITS
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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HOW TO APPLY
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375851090046