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Bon Appetit - University of Portland
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

University of Portland dining venue seeks experienced cooks with two years of kitchen experience. Full-time position offers $19-22 per hour, free parking, and meal perks. Weekend and night availability is required.

Apply now → 2 days ago
OK Chicken and Khao Soi
OK Chicken and Khao Soi
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

OK Chicken and Khao Soi seeks a skilled Thai cook with at least 2 years of experience in Thai cuisine. This Thai specialty restaurant is looking for a talented individual to join their team. Located in Portland, Oregon, on SE Division St.

Apply now → 4 days ago
Hat Yai Belmont
Hat Yai Belmont
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Hat Yai Belmont, a Thai specialty restaurant, seeks an experienced cook with at least 2 years of experience in Thai cuisine. A skilled and knowledgeable cook is required for this role. Minimum 2 years of experience is necessary.

Apply now → 4 days ago
Central Provisions
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Central Provisions seeks a skilled cook to join their team. The ideal candidate is a culinary professional with a passion for creative cuisine. Competitive opportunity in a fine dining environment.

Apply now → 4 days ago
Soho House & Co
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Soho House Portland seeks a skilled Line Cook II to maintain multiple stations and prepare food with precision. This role requires a calm and skilled individual who can thrive in fast-paced environments. A successful candidate will demonstrate highly skilled abilities and positively influence the team.

Apply now → 5 days ago
Soho House & Co
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Soho House Portland seeks a skilled Lead Line Cook to assist senior chefs and supervise staff. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and people, with experience managing kitchen stations. A positive and knowledgeable leader is desired.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CAMO - Portland
CAMO - Portland
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Skilled Cook needed for Portland kitchen's evening shifts. Team-oriented individual with a passion for food wanted to prepare dishes to perfection. Shared tip pool benefits offered.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
CAMO - Portland
CAMO - Portland
Cook📍 PortlandOpen to discussion

Skilled Breakfast Cook needed for a new Portland kitchen. A motivated team player is required to prepare dishes to perfection. Tip pool is shared equally among cooks.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
Jake's Grill
Jake's Grill
Cook📍 PortlandInquire for pay

Cook job at Jake's Grill in Portland.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
Jake's Crawfish
Jake's Crawfish
Cook📍 PortlandInquire for pay

Cook job at Jake's Crawfish in Portland.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
Jake's Crawfish
Jake's Crawfish
Cook📍 PortlandInquire for pay

Cook job at Jake's Crawfish in Portland.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Portland?
The fastest route in Portland is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Portland bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Portland?
Plenty of Portland venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most cook jobs here.
How much do cooks make in Portland?
Portland kitchens keep line cooks in steady demand across the Pearl District, downtown and Southeast / Division. Most working Portland cooks take home roughly $16–$26 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Portland venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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