Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

About us

K92 Mining Limited operates the Kainantu Gold Mine in the Eastern Highlands Province. Since we launched in 2016, we've grown gold production every year, boosting Papua New Guinea's economy. We take pride in supporting your communities, with nearly 94% of our team members being fellow PNG locals.

Looking ahead, we will significantly increase our gold production in the next three years. This expansion means that K92 is a place for building a stable career, contributing to the community, and being a key part of our success.

About the role

This position is responsible for the cooking of meals for up to 60 personnel, ensuring all food is kept safe, prepared hygienically and that supplies are delivered to site on time. You will be answerable to the Camp Manager, Logistics Officer and Head of Department.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Preparing a cooked breakfast from 5am to 7am
• Preparing hot pack lunches from 11:30am – 1:30pm and organise delivery to drill rigs.
• Preparing a cooked dinner from 5;30pm – 6:30pm
• Make sure all food is prepared in a hygienic environment.
• Make sure only the Chefs are allowed in the food storage area. (Not the cooks)
• Make sure no food is stolen.
• Make sure the camp does not run out of food.
• Organise and manage purchase of fresh vegetables.
• Make sure a secure food storage area is constructed.
• Talk with the logistics officer to make sure enough food/supplies are at camp.
• Stock take is done two days before a supply run.
• Mark off all deliveries from contractors and report any missing supplies to the Admin.
• Train up Kitchen Hand’s so they clean work area properly.
• Train up cooks so they learn the skills involved in preparing food.
• health regulations.
• Aids in the evaluation of camp programs and personnel.
• Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy.
• all roles and responsibilities that support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

About You

To be considered for the role, you should have:

• Grades 10 or 12 Certificate
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a qualified Chef
• Fluent in both English and Pigeon
• Problem solver
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to organise and manage workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated characteristics in honesty, reliability, trustworthiness with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage and acquit a cash advance.
• Ability to follow standard policies.

Life at K92

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

We believe in sharing our success with our employees. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer participation in long- and short-term incentive plans. We also offer savings programs, medical assistance, as well as access to our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey. Submit your application through our website today.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP