Chef – Full-Time / Part-TimeAbout Us

Provisions Café is a busy neighbourhood café located in the heart of Williamstown, known for quality coffee, fresh food and a friendly, team-first culture.

Our menu focuses on fresh, generous and beautifully presented breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, including classic café favourites, eggs, pancakes, French toast, breakfast stacks, salads, burgers, pasta, fish, chicken and seasonal specials.

We pride ourselves on using quality ingredients, maintaining consistency and providing our customers with an exceptional dining experience.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef to join our kitchen team.

This is a hands-on position suited to a chef who enjoys working in a busy café environment and takes pride in producing high-quality food consistently.

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking our breakfast and lunch menu, maintaining kitchen standards, managing food preparation and supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen during busy service periods.

What You'll Be Cooking

Our breakfast menu includes dishes such as:

- Provisions Big Breaky with eggs, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, tomato and sausage
- Vegetarian Big Breaky with homemade hash brown, baked beans, grilled tomato, spinach and broccoli
- Eggs Benedict with double smoked ham and hollandaise
- Eggs Salmon with smoked salmon, avocado, poached eggs, hollandaise and capers
- Chilli Scrambled Eggs with bacon or vegetables, avocado, feta and chilli
- Avo Mash with poached eggs, beetroot hummus, cherry tomatoes and seeds
- Zucchini & Corn Fritters with avocado, haloumi, egg and salsa
- Pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, banana and butterscotch
- Fruity French Toast with raspberry coulis and vanilla bean mascarpone
- Breakfast stacks, bruschetta and seasonal breakfast specials
- Omelettes and build-your-own breakfast options

Our lunch menu includes dishes such as:
- Chicken Parmigiana with garden salad and chips




- Calamari with garden salad and chips
- Tomato Pasta and Carbonara
- Grilled Chicken with quinoa and roasted vegetables
- Salmon Bliss Bowl
- Grilled Barramundi with salad and brown rice or chips
- Butter Chicken and Black Pepper Chicken
- Steak Sandwich with chips and chutney
- Vegetarian Lasagne
- Country Style Pesto Chicken Stack
- Country Style Mushroom Stack

We also offer a selection of fresh salads, including warm bacon salad, falafel salad, pumpkin, chicken and quinoa-based dishes.

What You'll Do

- Prepare and cook breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard
- Execute menu items efficiently during busy breakfast and lunch services
- Maintain consistency in flavour, portion size and presentation
- Prepare ingredients and complete mise en place before service
- Cook eggs, meats, vegetables, sauces, pasta, salads and other menu components
- Prepare and plate dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards
- Assist with seasonal specials and menu development
- Monitor food quality, freshness and portion control
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen
- Manage stock levels and assist with ordering
- Minimise food waste through effective preparation and stock rotation
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
- Support and supervise kitchen assistants and junior staff where required
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff during service
- Assist with kitchen opening and closing procedures
- Maintain a calm and professional approach during busy service periods





What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

- Has previous experience working as a Chef in a café, restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Has strong breakfast and brunch cooking experience
- Can confidently handle a busy breakfast service
- Has solid knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
- Can consistently produce high-quality dishes under pressure
- Takes pride in food presentation and attention to detail
- Has excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Has strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Understands food safety and hygiene requirements
- Is reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high kitchen standards
- Is available for early mornings, weekends and public holidays where required
- Holds a Food Safety Certificate or is willing to obtain one

What We Offer

- Above-award pay
- Full-time or part-time employment opportunities
- Staff meals and coffee
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- A busy but positive café kitchen
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development
- Seasonal menu and specials opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career growth opportunities within the business
- Stable and consistent hours
- A team that values quality, reliability and respect

How to Apply

If you're a passionate Chef who enjoys breakfast and brunch cooking and wants to be part of a growing café in Williamstown, we'd love to hear from you.

Click "Apply" and attach your resume along with a short cover message telling us about your cooking experience, the kitchens you've worked in and why you'd like to join the Provisions Café team.

For a confidential conversation, contact Ridhay on 0449 559 526.

We'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $28.00 – $36.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Free drinks

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Williamstown)
🏢 Provisions Cafe
📍 Williamstown