what do chefs do in antarctica.....we have an assignment where we have to write 4 diary entrys pretending we are a particular job and i chose chef coz it seemd the simpilist but we have to include stuff like weather ice landscapes, animals, knowledge of the bases, clothing, journey, seasons, and information about the operation.....our teacher was away alot coz she went to enggland so she culdnt help me n shes been sick l8ly so its due tomorrow so i could really use some help here thanxx sooooo muchh
2007-10-13 23:22:33 · 10 answers · asked by StEpHaBeLl 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
The Australian Antarctic Division web page is here
http://www.aad.gov.au/
you should find a lot of information there. The chef used to be called the cook but the name has changed in recent years. They are responsible for feeding the people at the station which can number from 15-20 over the winter to 80-100 over the summer. They have to supply a range of food giving choices at each meal including a vegetarian choice if there are vegetarians at the station - which there usually are.
No local wildlife is touched, all food is brought in from Australia and the range of food is excellent. In many ways, the cook is the most important person on the station.
2007-10-14 09:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know so much about chefs but have a brother in law who has worked at Antarctica on several occasions. His job was to take the scientists out to do whatever they do on the ice in the scud do and then make sure they were safe and bring them back in after working. Will attach the address for a site which may help as this is the camp they worked at.
2007-10-15 05:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by auburn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following links may contribute information sought for assignment:
Classroom Antarctica:
http://www.classroom.antarctica.gov.au/
Wikipedia site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctica
Living and working in Antarctica....food:
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/living_and_working/daily_life/food.php
Article excerpt written by a senior technician:
'One of the best things about the pole is the food! In fact, your day revolves around the galley schedule. In 24 hours of daylight, the only way to know it's morning is because the galley is serving eggs! I'm told your body burns up to 40 percent more calories trying to keep warm while working outside at the pole.
They feed you very well here. There are three meals a day, plus midnight rations (“midrats”) for the night shift. Despite the good food, most people lose weight here. Well, most people except me! I've got to stay away from the cookies and ice cream!'
'We are only allowed two showers a week for two minutes. Shower days, I feel like a new person.'
Whole article see this link:
http://www.udel.edu/PR/UDaily/2007/jun/pole061507.html
2007-10-14 10:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by Central Coast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear! Never ever think that something is going to be an easier option....invariably it isn't! As for your assignment.....how likely are you to get away with saying that the weather was so bad that the chef couldn't go outside and therefore couldn't see the landscape, weather, animals etc.,...!! Sorry, that's not the answer you were looking for is it! Could you ask for an extension on the assignment and request a different topic? Maybe your tutor will be understanding if you are honest with him/her. xx
2007-10-14 06:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They would cook to feed the scientists etc.
Like a chef/cook would do on a navy ship or some other remote location.
Are you trying to tell us, your teacher left the country and you haven't had a relief teacher?
Pull the other one sweetheart.
2007-10-14 06:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chefs in the Antarctic are in charge of the weekly penguin hunt. Generally they ty to stampede the penguins towards a cliff.
2007-10-14 07:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by iansand 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"our teacher was away alot" AND "it is due tomorrow"?
You must be very young. One thing you need to learn to learn about us Australian, we have very good bulls**t scanners built into our brains, my dear.
Use some imagination with your assignement. That is what your brain is for.
2007-10-14 08:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well they would mostly cook but if you have no luck try switching and informing your teacher you switched when you hand it in.
2007-10-14 06:26:44 · answer #8 · answered by lukaj2003 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they prepare baked beinz on toast for the thriving mobs.
2007-10-14 07:47:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
chef's in antartica cook...they cook for seals, walruses, whales and themselves...they cook, cook, cook.......
2007-10-14 06:27:21 · answer #10 · answered by J.M.C 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋