CHEF – FULL TIME – RAAF WILLIAMTOWN (NEWCASTLE REGION)
Structured Roster | No Split Shifts | Growth opportunities
Full-time Chef role at RAAF Williamtown
Buffet meal service supporting breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner service
Structured roster with strong work-life balance
Opportunity to work across a variety of kitchen services
ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia.
We deliver high quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.
Are you a passionate Chef who thrives in a quick-paced kitchen and enjoys creating exceptional food experiences?
We are seeking an experienced
Chef
to join our team at
RAAF Williamtown
.
This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy bulk cooking, consistent service delivery and working in a structured and supportive environment.
As this is a
7-day operation
, all meal services require coverage and roster patterns reflect operational requirements.
Training will be provided across all service areas, and successful candidates will need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare high-quality buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner and functions
Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
Support stock control, inventory and kitchen organisation
Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and service
Work both autonomously and as part of a professional kitchen team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE




Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Experience in commercial kitchens with bulk cooking and à la carte service
Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
Strong attention to detail and organisation
Reliable, team-focused and safety-conscious
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance
ROSTER & HOURS
Full-time stable employment
No split shifts
5 days on, 2 days off roster
Hours of operation: 5:30am – 7:30pm Monday to Friday
Hours of operation: 7:00am – 7:30pm weekends and public holidays
Rosters will include weekday, weekend and public holiday coverage as required by operational needs
BENEFITS
Structured roster supporting work-life balance
Training and career development opportunities
On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided
Employee discounts and benefits
Supportive and structured team environment
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.
We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process.
If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact ****TALENT or ******.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.
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