Chef

Compass Group Pty Limited; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured roster

Career development

On-site parking

Meals provided

Employee discounts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited seeks a skilled Chef for a full-time role at RAAF Williamtown. The position covers bulk cooking for breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner, with a structured 7-day operation and training across service areas.

You will work in a fast-paced defence environment, maintaining HACCP standards, supporting stock control and kitchen organisation, and collaborating within a professional team to deliver high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery required.
• Experience in commercial kitchens with bulk cooking and service.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable, team‑oriented and safety‑conscious.
• Able to obtain National Police Check and Defence clearance.

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 autonomously and as part of a professional kitchen team.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Bulk cooking experience

Attention to detail

Reliability & teamwork

Defence clearance readiness

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

CHEF – FULL TIME – RAAF WILLIAMTOWN (NEWCASTLE REGION)

Structured Roster | No Split Shifts | Career Growth

• 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 fast-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 1300TALENT or [e-mail].

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.