Location: Shortland Islands

Position: Full-Time, fixed-term

Reeves Envico are looking for an experienced head chef to join the team at the Western Border Outpost Project in Shortland Islands. The position offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including accommodation, meals, living away allowances and regular travel back home for paid leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning & Preparation: Plan and prepare nutritious and varied meals daily, for a diverse, multi-cultural crew of employees and expats, while managing seasonal ingredient availability.
• Kitchen Management: Oversee all kitchen operations, coordinating tasks, and supervising kitchen assistants.
• Inventory & Logistics: Manage stock levels, track inventory, and minimize food waste, collaborating with logistics teams to manage supply chain
• Hygiene & Safety: maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Quality Control: Ensure all food is good quality and served in a timely manner.
• Adaptability: Be resourceful and adapt menus or troubleshoot equipment issues to suit availability of ingredients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy environment, preferably within remote camps, industrial catering, or similar high-pressure settings.
• Relevant culinary degree or professional certification (e.g., Commercial Cookery Certificate III trade qualification) is essential.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of meals for both local and expatriate staff
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere and integrate well with a diverse workforce.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Accommodation and meals provided on-site
• Paid time off/flexible rotation schedule
• All travel costs covered including mobilisation and trips back home for regular breaks
• Access to on-site facilities (e.g., laundry, gym/Wi-Fi, recreation facilities)
• Further opportunities on other projects

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application by 30th December 2025. Please include:

• Cover letter
• Copy of your CV
• Any relevant qualifications/certifications

Applicants can submit their application via this link: https://forms.clickup.com/9016533779/f/8cpurrk-22496/UDRAHRUY9BWSD2A6DT or
In Person: Deliver to Pasifiki HR, Mbuburu, Lengakiki

For further inquiries, contact Ellysha Sanga at Pasifiki HR, Phone 20453. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.