Job Vacancy

COMMIS CHEF 1

(POM BASED ONLY)

The PNG Recruiter Limited is seeking applications on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Commis Chef 1 to join their Production team in Port Moresby.

The successful candidate will play a key hands-on role in daily food preparation and kitchen production, working closely with the Chef de Partie to ensure food is prepared efficiently, safely, and consistently to required quality and presentation standards. The role will also provide guidance and support to Junior Commis Chefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and complete daily food preparation activities including weighing, measuring, washing, cutting, marinating, mixing, portioning, assembling, and labelling.
• Undertake high-volume and batch food preparation for catering orders, service periods and events.
• Prepare and cook a range of dishes according to approved recipes, portion sizes, quality standards and presentation requirements.
• Work closely with the Chef de Partie to priorities and coordinate daily production requirements.
• Maintain adequate mise en place and ensure assigned kitchen sections remain organized, stocked and service ready.
• Operate and monitor ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment while following correct cooking, holding, cooling, and reheating procedures.
• Provide hands-on support during high-volume production, events, and service periods.
• Guide and support Commis Chefs 2 and 3 in food preparation, hygiene, cleaning, and safe working practices.
• Coordinate effectively with other kitchen sections to maintain efficient workflow and timely production.
• Receive, check, and correctly store deliveries and rotate stock using FIFO principles.
• Monitor stock and ingredient levels and assist with identifying shortages and preparation requirements.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, cool rooms, and storage areas in a clean and service-ready condition.
• Follow HACCP requirements across food preparation, cooking, cooling, storage, and service.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, workplace cleanliness, food safety and professional presentation.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and promptly report hazards or equipment faults.
• Contribute ideas to improve kitchen workflow, food quality, presentation, yield, and waste reduction.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, preferably involving Senior Commis, production or supervisory responsibilities.
• Formal culinary qualification is preferred.
• Strong practical cooking and high-volume food preparation skills.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, production specifications and portion requirements.
• Sound understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to organize workload, take initiative and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, including the ability to guide junior kitchen staff.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, consistency, and portion control.

• Physical ability to work for extended periods in a demanding commercial kitchen environment, including lifting and repetitive preparation duties.

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a Cover Letter, their Updated CV and Relevant Supporting Documents (merged) to our email at info@thepngrecruiter.com .

Applications close: 17^th of August, 2026, 5pm.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH WHATSAPP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED