Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure staff are trained to operate in the kitchens on all sites safely and professionally, highlighting personal hygiene, equipment cleanliness, and correct stowage of food and equipment.
  
• Raising awareness that all kitchen and associated equipment must be in safe working order and maintained hygienic and fault-free condition.
  
• Ensure that kitchen staff are trained and supervised in the correct use of the equipment and in a manner which promotes safety and cleanliness.
  
• Actively coach safe practices, with training programs.
  
• Put in place a yearly training schedule for all Kitchen Staff
  
• Train staff in health and safety within the kitchen environment.
  
• Ensure appropriate, hygienic dress is always maintained.
  
• Do daily inspections of all areas within the kitchens and stores ensure that current best practices are always followed, eg, FIFO.
  
• Attend and as required organise regular Safety Meetings with HSE, Camp Bosses, and Field Services Manager. Encourage catering staff involvement.
  
• Foster relationships by involving HSE Supervisors, Camp Medics, and so on in weekly HSE kitchen and Camp inspections.
  
• Train staff in food storage and hygiene, and coach staff in temperature controls and recording, monitoring/logging equipment and control requirements across all types of storage.
  
• Form an action team to arrange Menus with feedback from diners, creating new or enhancing traditional/favourites to ensure constant variety and quality of the servings, obviously ensuring Kurdish cuisine is promoted, but balanced with the input of other core nationalities.
  
• Develop and enhance the range of products from the bakery with a local baker.
  
• Train waiting/front of house staff to ensure that all customers receive the best possible front of house experience and that the dining room is clean with a high standard of Hygiene.
• Train Staff in front-of-house skills and their appearance.
  
• Instruct the Storekeepers in management of food stocks, stock-rotation, recording and accounting, and where applicable, cost-recovery from contractors.
  
• Based on camp occupancy numbers and expected meals/day, liaise with Camp Boss on ordering and dealing with local suppliers, ensuring that the Company receives the best possible value for money whilst minimising waste.
  
• Build up a picture of local suppliers and recommend methods of securing quality supplies at contract prices to preserve lines of supply, freshness, and minimizing stock-on-shelves.
  
• Working with Field Services Manager and HSE Dept., develop and promote segregation of waste food for incineration, metals, plastics, and other recyclables for washing and disposal.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. A degree or certification in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field is preferred.
  
• Experience: Typically, 5+ years’ experience in international catering experience in remote camps and with international oil and gas companies/Hotels.
  
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing catering operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and service delivery. Proven track record of effectively managing catering staff and ensuring high-quality service standards.
  
• Knowledge and Skills: Thorough understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and oil industry best practices.
  
• Working knowledge in HACCP.
  
• Working knowledge of COSHH/MSDS
  
• Working knowledge of Risk Assessments and be able to write task-specific Risk Assessments.
  
• Ability to complete a Kitchen trade test to demonstrate their skills and expertise in a practical kitchen environment.
  
• Strong leadership abilities with the capability to motivate and inspire a team.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations with composure.
  
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and inventory management principles.
  
• Problem Solving – Catering Supervisor must be able to resolve issues within the kitchen environment in a sensitive but firm manner.
  
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  
• Demonstrate good IT skills, including use of MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Working Conditions:

Field-Based- Equal Rotation 4*4

Only Qualified candidates will be contacted.