Pastry Chef

Job Summary

We are currently seeking to recruit a Pastry Chef to join our highly dynamic workforce within our Simberi Operations in Simberi Island in New Ireland Province.

The Role

This role is responsible for the management and day to day operations of the kitchen. Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety and services are maintained to deliver clean, messing, and related facilities to employees/guests

This is an exciting time to join Simberi & St Barbara as we embark on our “Building Brilliance” journey to transform the business and deliver sustainable value. 

This is a FIFO position, with a 15/13 roster. Point of Hire available: Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Tabar Islands Group, Alotau, Buka, Goroka, Hoskins, Madang, Popondetta and Wapenamanda. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist to oversee the running of the camp kitchen and catering facilities.
• Ensure menus conform to a monthly cycle and are revised regularly.
• Ensure the food selection includes healthy choices. Maintain food and service quality.
• Ensure all refrigeration (including temperature monitoring) and air conditioning is regularly inspected, cleaned, and maintained in good working condition.
• Ensure all waste is managed and disposed of in an appropriate manner.
• Function planning and execution.
• Ensure tasks allocated are executed in a timely manner.
• Work in collaboration with Camp Superintendent to order and manage stock usage and rotation.
• Pay attention to the incumbent in charge of the Catering & Servicing department and adhere to safety and working standards, including the correct operation of all facilities including kitchen utensils and machines.
• Drive HACCP in the mess operation.
• Comply with established OH&S policies and practices.
•  Take responsibility for reporting of incidents, including any injury or near miss to the OH&S Department and Safety Committee in a timely manner.
• Carry out other operational tasks as required.  

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience required:

Essential

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara Values
• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality
• Certificate in Food Safety Supervisor
• Two (2) years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience with bulk food supplies including planning needs, ordering, inventory management

 Desirable

• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong oral, written and visual communication skills
• Two years supervisory experience

The Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with considerable experience in the demands and practices of the mining industry.

Simberi Gold Company Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.

Short-listing for this position commences immediately and we do reserve the right to commence processing applications prior to the nominated close off date.

Closing date: Sunday, 07^th April 2024 at close of business.

Please submit your applications, CVs, and supporting documents to the below link:

 https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara-png/RRPJ6

St Barbara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). St Barbara is the only mining company in Australia to receive this citation for three consecutive years. Recognition for St Barbara's commitment and achievement in eliminating the gender pay equity gap has also been recognised nationally through industry awards.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit www.stbarbara.com.au