Cook/Chef

Cook | Mary Mae’s Bar & Kitchen

Mary Mae’s Bar & Kitchen is looking for a passionate and reliable Casual Cook to join our kitchen team in New Farm, Brisbane.

Located at Brisbane Powerhouse, Mary Mae’s is a busy riverside venue serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week, with dinner service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We also regularly host weddings, corporate functions, private events and large scale functions throughout the year.

We’re looking for a Cook who takes pride in great food, works well under pressure and enjoys being part of a hardworking kitchen team.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen across restaurant service and events.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• Working across our breakfast, lunch and weekend dinner services
• Assisting with preparation and service during busy periods
• Supporting the kitchen team with weddings, functions and events
• Ensuring food is prepared and presented to venue standards
• Maintaining strong food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
• Keeping workstations clean, organised and well maintained
• Following recipes, portion controls and kitchen procedures
• Assisting with stock rotation, storage and general kitchen organisation
• Working efficiently and collaboratively during service
• Assisting with cleaning and closing-down procedures as required
• Contributing to a positive and professional kitchen environment

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Is confident working in a busy kitchen
• Has a genuine passion for food and hospitality
• Takes pride in quality, consistency and presentation
• Is reliable, punctual and flexible with their availability
• Can remain calm and focused under pressure
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures
• Is a positive and hardworking team player
• Is hands on and willing to assist wherever needed
• Enjoys working across both restaurant service and events
• Is keen to learn and develop their skills

Why Join Mary Mae’s?

No two days are quite the same at Mary Mae’s. You’ll have the opportunity to work across breakfast, lunch and weekend dinner service, as well as weddings, corporate functions and large events.

This is a great opportunity for a Cook looking for flexible casual work in a busy riverside venue, with plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your skills across different styles of service.

If you’re a reliable, hardworking Cook who loves working with food and enjoys being part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending through your CV and a brief introduction.

Pay: $33.85 – $40.62 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 28.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food

Work Location: In person