Chef, Carnicero

First Quantum Minerals
Panama
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceSkills: ["Communication","Team leadership","Independent work","Teamwork","Interpersonal relationships"]

Supervise and execute culinary and butchery operations at a remote camp, ensuring high-quality catering service for a large population. Plan menus, cook and prepare foods, manage butchery tasks (cutting, portioning, storage), and control inventory to reduce waste. Maintain accurate consumption and production records and ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures while leading and developing kitchen staff.

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First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
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Chef, Carnicero

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Job Summary

Supervise and execute culinary and butchery operations at a remote camp, ensuring high-quality catering service for a large population. Plan menus, cook and prepare foods, manage butchery tasks (cutting, portioning, storage), and control inventory to reduce waste. Maintain accurate consumption and production records and ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures while leading and developing kitchen staff.
Location: Panama
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of foods for a large population while meeting dietary requirements and hygiene standards.
  • •Perform butchery activities including cutting, deboning, cleaning, portioning, and proper storage.
  • •Manage food inventory through ordering, receiving, and appropriate storage to minimize waste.
  • •Coordinate efficient food-service operations to ensure timely and consistent meal delivery.
  • •Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including training, shift scheduling, and performance follow-up.

Key Requirements

  • •Proven experience as a Chef and Carnicero in high-volume catering services, preferably in remote camps.
  • •Knowledge of camp operations related to food service.
  • •Strong understanding of food service operations, menu planning, food preparation, and catering.
  • •Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and food waste handling procedures.
  • •Valid food handling certification (or equivalent).
Skills:CommunicationTeam leadershipIndependent workTeamworkInterpersonal relationships
Certifications:Food handling certification
Languages:Spanish

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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