chaf Full Time

Company Description Drill Corp Sahara Saudi (DCSS), based in Riyadh, provides specialized mining drilling services for iron, gold, diamond, copper, and other metals across Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, and Algeria. The company offers hydraulic drilling, consulting in management, logistics and drilling techniques, and partners with leading international mining companies. Formerly a subsidiary of Australian firm Drillcorp Western Deephole, DCSS has grown rapidly and expanded its fleet to modernize operations and support a robust pipeline of projects. DCSS delivers Diamond, Reverse Circulation, Water Well, Geotechnical, and Environmental drilling services and holds a leading position in the Saudi drilling market. The organization focuses on technical excellence, safety, and operational efficiency in challenging environments.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Chaf role based in Riyadh. The Chaf will be responsible for preparing and cooking daily meals for site personnel, including planning menus that are nutritious, cost-effective, and suitable for remote or industrial work environments. The role includes ordering and managing food supplies, maintaining kitchen equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to hygiene, food safety, and company health and safety standards. The Chaf will organize meal schedules to align with drilling crews’ shifts, coordinate with site management on headcount and special dietary needs, and minimize waste through proper storage and portion control. Daily responsibilities also include cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas, supporting inventory counts, and contributing to a positive, respectful working environment.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking skills, including meal preparation, menu planning, and ability to cook for large groups in a camp or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene practices, and kitchen sanitation in line with local regulations and company standards.
• Experience managing kitchen inventories, including ordering, receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies to reduce waste.
• Ability to work in remote or demanding environments, with flexibility to support shift-based schedules and changing crew sizes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with site management, operations, and support staff.
• Previous experience as a chef or cook in catering, camps, mining, oil & gas, or similar industrial environments is highly preferred.
• Basic literacy and numeracy for following recipes, tracking stock, and maintaining simple records; culinary training or certification is an advantage.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, punctuality, and respect for a diverse, multicultural workforce.