NCS Meets the challenge with ADF

Once again the Australian Defence Force has called upon NCS to assist in their time of need.

Only too willing to assist, Operations Manager Mick Pye arranged for one of our finest chefs from Unitech, Paul Abagava, to head over to Igam Barracks and work alongside the chefs of the Australian Army.

Paul is grateful for the opportunity as he is learning a great deal from the Aussie digger chefs, not just about food but life in the military as well. “ I never thought I would be doing this sort of work “ said Paul

Paul is pictured with two members of the Army as they wait for their hard earned evening meal.

EXCELLENCE in NCS’s VIP Corporate Catering

NCS all over the country receives high praise for the quality and presentation of their banquets, and for professional, courteous service at their events and celebrations.

Corporate catering is a “VIP” (Very Important Part) of NCS’s business. Corporate catering is service for special celebrations and ceremonies on at our mining project sites when our clients needs are for a higher level of food presentation and service.

Catering for special functions is also exciting for NCS staff who have the opportunity to be more creative and give that extra special flourish in preparation and presentation of buffet banquets that truly impress and makes mouths water!

Accolades for VIP events in Port Moresby

NCS provides Corporate Catering services to some of the most important organisations in PNG. At some of these events, we are often serving VIPs (Very Important People) from all over the world for organisations including: The office of the  Prime Minister of PNG, Australian Defence Force, ExxonMobil, RSL of Australia – Port Moresby Sub Branch, LGL, PNG Games Athletes, PNG Power, Origin Energy& companies serving the LNG projects.

Our clients tell us that NCS people are responsive – with that CAN DO attitude from our managers and staff in organising all the fine details that go into catering for their functions and events – both indoors and out!

We are complimented on our delicious, quality food presented as banquets fit for kings! Our staff have been praised for always being well presented and courteous with their service to our clients and their guests– that’s the NCS way!

One of the highlight events of recent days was the Anzac Day (25 April) traditional Gunfire Breakfast hosted by The Australian High Commission .We served 2500 visiting and local VIPs including Australian High Commissioner Mr Ian Kemish AM who was amongst the hungry, many who had been to the dawn service.

It was all hands on deck for this event, and congratulations go to NCS PGNDF staff and staff and students from Hohola Vocational College who were able to gain “hands on” practical experience at this very important event!

If you are interested in NCS providing catering and service for your next event please call:

• Port Moresby +675 321 5577

• Lae +675 472 1517

• Madang +675 422 0031

NCS Signs CONTRACT with PNGDF

NCS officially renewed its contract to provide catering and hospitality services to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) on Wednesday 10 March 2010.

Governor General Sir Paulias Matane met with NCS Executive Director Marcus Gosling for the official signing of the contract at Government House – which will see NCS continue to feed and serve the troops at the 10 established PNGDF sites nationwide.

According to instructions read out before the signing by Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare to the Governer General and Defence Secretary Frederick Punangi , The National Executive Council had approved the funding last August.

Marcus Gosling said ” NCS is proud to be re-awarded the contract to serve the State through its service and shows the confidence that the Government has in NCS”

NCS has been serving PNGF for over 5 years now – and looks forward to continuing our great relationship into the future.

PNGDF and NCS say NO to Corruption

PNGDF and NCS staff showed their support of Transparency International (TI) PNG in combating corruption and promoting openness, honesty and accountability in public and private dealings.

The PNGDF team participated in the annual Walk Again Corruption on Sunday, 14th June 2009 and gathered with approximately 3,000 people at the Murray Barracks oval to start walking at 6 am. The PNGDF team was one of 152 teams registered to walk.

Commodore Presented NCS Golden Kina Award

Golden Kina Award – not just for NCS people!

The Golden Kina Award is a new way for NCS as an organisation to recognise outstanding service to the company – and it’s not just for NCS people, but also awarded to those who share the spirit of “Meeting the Challenge – Every Day”

NCS Executive Director Marcus Gosling recently presented Commodore Peter Ilau, Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force one of the first NCS Golden Kina Awards.

“The Commander’s presentation on Leadership to the NCS Annual Conference on Lihir in November 2008 was so appreciated by our NCS staff attending the Conference, we felt that it was only fitting that the Commander receive our highest award” said Mr Gosling.

The Golden Kina Award is a new way for NCS to recognise outstanding service to our business. It’s not just for NCS people. If you know someone who shares the spirit of “Meeting the Challenge – Every Day” and would like to nominate them for a Golden Kina Award , please contact your HR Manager on site or send us an email via the Contact page

Achieving dreams through the Ginigoada program

A three-month training program with NCS PNGDF is helping Papua New Guineans to realise their dream of a career in hospitality.

The Ginigoada program is sponsored by Ausaid as part of the Yumi Lukautim Project for disadvantaged people.

Graduate Mahura Kauka, has just gained an apprentice chef position with NCS, and is one of the first apprentices to come from the Ginigoada program.

“I have a job now and my own money – I can help support my family,” Kauka said.

“I want to become a head chef. You have to work hard to become someone, you have to start at the bottom and work up. I am thankful for the opportunity”.

Mahura is one of three new apprentices who signed their contracts on Thursday, 29^th January 2009, witnessed by NATTB representative, Mr John Maraga and NCS PNGDF Project Manager, Mick Pye and Administration Manager, Ms Alu Kila.

Fellow new apprentices Kelly Andrew and David Mokara were also selected from a total of 18 prospective employees who completed the training program. All three apprentices said they were excited, and looking forward to learning as much as possible to achieve their dream.
At the contract signing ceremony, Mr Maraga spoke of commitment and support between the new apprentices and their employer. Each apprentice was issued with a set of knives as the tools of their selected trade.

Graduates Vari Obaha and Vanama Kei also gained positions as Data Entry Clerk and Kitchen hand, respectively.

NCS is proud of our involvement with the program, which is delivering skilled professionals back to their communities and valued new people to NCS.

Our sincere congratulations and a very warm welcome to our new apprentices.

Nothing But the best for Governor General

It’s not every day that you get the honour of catering for a digitary as important as Australia’s Governer General, so it was with much excitement that NCS – PNGDF prepared for the BIG arrival of His Excellency, Major General Michael Jeffery, on his last state visit to PNG.

THe offical visit took place at Taurama Barracks, where the Governer General was stationed as a Major in the Australian Army, commmanding PNG Soldiers.

An event such as this takes considerable planning. The team worked like clockwork arranging menus, wine lists, seating plans, right down to the flowers that were on the tables.

With the menu set and agreed upon, the chefs, apprentices and kitchen hands all rolled up their sleeves to ensure that function was one the Vice Regal couple would always remember.

For NCS Apprentice Chef, Eliza Ani, it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Providing advice on the buffet menu, she said she was thrilled to be able to assist at such a special event.

Gadona September 2008