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 skilled 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 neededEnjoys 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.

Trippas White Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous and First Nations Australians to apply.

📌 Cook | Mary Mae's (Brisbane)
🏢 Trippas White Group
📍 Brisbane