Business name: Mecca Food Pro PTY LTD

Position: Cook

Location: 42 road, Wooloongabba, QLD,4102

Employment Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week

About the Role

Mecca Food Pro PTY LTD, trading as Biryani Place is urgently seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Cook to join its team in Woolloongabba, QLD. As an Indian restaurant specialising in flavourful biryanis, Mandi and traditional Indian cuisine comprising of both North and South Indian dishes with a huge array of Indian Street Food making the offering to more than 80 items on their menu and traditional Indian cuisine, Biryani Place offers an excellent opportunity to work in a welcoming and fast-paced kitchen setting, collaborate with a supportive team, and contribute to preparing authentic and delicious meals for its customers.

Biryani Place at Woolloongabba opened its door to customers on 17th April 2026. With a humongous seating capacity of 165 pax and a full-fledged function hall; the restaurant currently trades only for dinner. Starting December, the restaurant intends to open doors for Lunch initially with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with a long-term plan to operate starting with Breakfast until Dinner.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Indian dishes, including biryanis, curries and other menu items, maintaining food quality and presentation, monitoring ingredient supplies, minimising food wastage, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Cook with strong culinary skills, attention to detail and a passion for cooking to contribute to smooth kitchen operations and deliver a satisfying dining experience to customers.

Key Responsibilities

·Responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, including biryanis and curries, while maintaining food quality, taste and presentation. Manage ingredient supplies, control food wastage, and ensure proper food storage and stock rotation.



Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.

Duties

·Examine the quality and freshness of ingredients, including rice, meat, vegetables, herbs and spices used in Indian dishes.

·Regulate the temperatures of ovens, grills, stoves and other cooking equipment to ensure food is cooked properly.

·Prepare and cook a variety of Indian dishes, including biryanis, curries, rice dishes and other menu items.

·Wash, cut, chop, marinate and measure ingredients according to recipes and daily food preparation requirements.

·Season food with suitable herbs, spices and sauces to achieve the desired flavour and quality of Indian cuisine.

·Monitor cooking times and methods to ensure dishes are properly cooked and maintain consistent taste and quality.

·Portion cooked food, arrange dishes on plates, and add gravies, sauces and garnishes before serving.

·Store raw ingredients and prepared food in temperature-controlled facilities, following safe food handling procedures.

·Prepare meals according to customers’ special dietary requirements while maintaining appropriate food safety standards.

·Monitor ingredient stocks, estimate daily food requirements and inform management when supplies need replenishment.

·Assist with menu planning and food preparation based on ingredient availability and customer preferences.

·Maintain clean and organised kitchen workstations, utensils and equipment in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards.

·Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure orders are prepared on time and assist in training staff in cooking techniques when required.

Qualifications

· AQF Certificate III or AQF Certificate IV

·At least one year of relevant experience

Salary:

·$70,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation annually

Interested applicants should submit a resume outlining their relevant qualifications, cook experience including practical skills. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Advertisement commencement date will be 26th October 2026, and it will run for next 30 days.

📌 COOK (Woolloongabba)
🏢 MECCA FOODS PRO
📍 Woolloongabba