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Hospitality & Food · Portland, OR
Line Cook jobs in Portland, OR
Line cooks work a station through service, prepping ingredients, firing dishes to ticket times, and keeping their area clean, stocked, and organized during the rush.
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$16–$31/hr
Typical pay range
$45k
Median, full-time
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proper manner. Trains food service department associates in proper product handling, storage and rotation, keeping accurate logs, cooking, packaging, stocking, equipment operation, and building displays. Maintain a safe…
Job Description JPC LLC is a Franchise with Domino's Pizza looking to provide opportunity to new team members who are looking for the FUN job, develop skills and grow fast within our organization. Opportunities are limit…
$19 - $21 per hour
Be Part of Portland Histo ry: Join the Team at Hearth & Vine We’re hiring for the Heart of House Line Cook position. Hearth & Vine celebrates the best of Pacific Northwest products and purveyors through New American cook…
Locally Owned & Operated by Lolly Jones Job Description Smile and provide friendly service Take accurate phone orders Make our tasty products Always on time ready Work‼️ Being a team player Cleaning Qualifications A grea…
$24 per hour
inclusive culture of care, we ensure that our team members thrive while delivering exceptional culinary experiences to travelers! As a Line Cook, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations, preparing high-quali…
$66k - $78k
presentation to customers, etc. Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc. Jump in alongside the team to prepare, cook, and plate…
$19.5 per hour
We are hiring immediately for full time GRILL COOK positions. Location : Reed College - 3203 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard, Portland, OR 97202. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time; Wednesday th…
$28.55 per hour
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effective, reflecting a balance between quality and profitability. Supervise and lead the kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, receivers, porters, and dishwashers. Monitor and assess performance b…
$24 per hour
inclusive culture of care, we ensure that our team members thrive while delivering exceptional culinary experiences to travelers! As a Line Cook, you will play a vital role in our kitchen operations, preparing high-quali…
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What line cooks earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Mid level | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Senior | $23–$31 | $48k–$64k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Knife skillsStation organization (mise en place)Ticket-time managementGrill, saute, and fry stationsFood safety and sanitationPrep and portioningSpeed and consistencyTeam communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which stations have you worked, and which is your strongest?
Name them plainly: grill, saute, fry, pantry. Chefs staff lines by station, so an honest answer gets you placed where you will succeed.
How do you set up your mise en place before service?
Walk through your prep list, backups for the rush, and how you check par levels. Organization before service is the whole job in miniature.
What do you do when tickets stack up and you are in the weeds?
Say you communicate with the expo, call out realistic times, and work the board in order instead of panicking. Composure is what they are testing.
How do you keep food safe during a busy shift?
Mention temperatures, glove and cutting-board discipline, labeling, and time controls. Fluent basics signal real kitchen habits.
Tell me about a conflict with another cook during service. How was it resolved?
Keep it short: line tension is normal, you addressed it after service, and the shift got done. No drama in the retelling.
Can you work weekends, nights, and holidays?
This industry runs when others rest, so answer honestly. Reliability on the worst shifts is what earns station upgrades.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For line cooks specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List the stations you can run: grill, saute, fry, pantry, or expo.
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Include your food handler card or ServSafe certification; many states require it on day one.
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Quantify volume with covers per service or the size of the line you worked.
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Name the kitchens and cuisine styles, since a scratch kitchen reads differently than a chain.
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Mention prep skills like butchery, sauces, or baking that let you flex beyond the line.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Prep Cook
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Line Cook
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Lead Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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