Chef (Full-Time) | The Hill Café & Noona’s Pizzeria

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Chef to join our team across two well-established venues in the Port Macquarie region — The Hill Café and Noona’s Pizzeria.

This is a great prospect for someone who wants to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive kitchen, with exposure to both daytime café service and evening restaurant trade. We are open to applicants at any stage of their training, including apprentices, juniors ready to step up, or more experienced chefs.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will be involved in all aspects of kitchen operations, including:

- Assisting with food preparation and service to a high standard
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene practices
- Supporting stock control and communicating kitchen needs
- Organising and maintaining dry store, coolroom, and fridges
- Working collaboratively with the kitchen team during service
- Following direction from senior chefs and management
- Contributing ideas for specials and menu development

What We’re Looking For

- A positive attitude and strong work ethic




- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and pride in your work
- A genuine interest in food and hospitality
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role

Experience is valued, but attitude and reliability are just as important.

About Us

You’ll work across two complementary venues:

The Hill Café
A busy, community-focused café operating 7 days a week (daytime hours) — ideal for maintaining work-life balance.

Noona’s Pizzeria
A relaxed, high-quality pizzeria operating Wednesday to Sunday evenings, offering a different pace and style of service.

We’re located just 10 minutes from Port Macquarie CBD, servicing the Thrumster, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, and beachside communities.

What We Offer

- Full-time, stable employment
- Flexible rostering across day and evening shifts
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop your skills across two venues
- Input into menu development and specials

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📌 Chef (Port Macquarie)
🏢 The Hill
📍 Port Macquarie