- Location
- Rosebel Gold Mines Site, Brokopondo, Suriname
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Camp Services
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Recruitee
Description
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef in ensuring efficient service and high levels of camp satisfaction. The Head Chef will be responsible for maintaining food quality, safety, hygiene, and presentation standards while supervising, training, and supporting kitchen staff.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Training & Development: Develop and implement catering training programs covering food production, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, customer service, leadership, and culinary skills. Maintain training schedules, matrices, and records.
Food Quality & Menu Management: Ensure consistent production of high-quality food across all outlets, including compliance with approved menus, recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and healthy food choices. Develop and introduce new recipes and menu cycles.
Inventory & Cost Management: Oversee food inventory, receiving, storage, rotation, and issuance while controlling costs, minimizing waste, and ensuring compliance with company standards and financial targets.
Safety, Hygiene & Compliance: Ensure high standards of food safety, sanitation, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and safe work practices in accordance with company procedures and applicable legislation. Promptly address and report hazards, incidents, and maintenance issues.
Leadership & Operational Support: Lead by example, supervise and develop catering staff, coordinate staffing and training schedules, monitor operational performance, and work closely with the Executive Chef and other stakeholders to maintain efficient catering operations and high customer satisfaction.