Chef

Coastal Retail Services Limited is inviting applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Chef. The successful applicant will prepare high-quality meals, maintain kitchen standards, support catering and retail food operations, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, cook, and present meals according to approved menus, recipes, and quality standards.
• Oversee daily food preparation and ensure meals are served on time and in proper portions.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist in menu planning, food costing, stock control, and reduction of food wastage.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of food ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards.
• Guide and supervise cooks, kitchen hands, and junior kitchen staff when required.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef, Supervisor, or Business Manager on kitchen requirements and operational issues.
• Support catering, restaurant, and retail food service operations as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven work experience as a Chef, Senior Cook, or similar kitchen role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, kitchen operations, and food presentation.
• Experience in restaurant, catering, retail food service, or fast-food operations is an advantage.
• Formal culinary training, trade certificate, or food handling certification is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, or extended hours when required
• Lae Based Applicants

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong cooking, food preparation, and kitchen management skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to supervise and guide kitchen staff effectively.
• Good communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Attention to detail in food quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Ability to control wastage, monitor stock, and follow cost-control procedures.

Interested applicant should send their cover letter, updated Resume and other supporting documents to this email: [email protected] or

For Hand Deliver: Proceed to: Office 2 and 4, Kina Haus, Section 82, Allotment 6, corner or Aircorps Road and Cedar Bank Street, Lae City 411, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Closes on the 29^th June 2026