Line Cook

Touchmark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits package

On site Health & Fitness Studio

Community bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Touchmark in Portland is looking for skilled Line Cooks to join their culinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a professional kitchen that values quality, creativity, and a healthy work/life balance.

Successful candidates will have the chance to prepare restaurant-quality meals, while being part of a mission-driven organization that cherishes hospitality and teamwork. Touchmark is committed to providing exceptional dining experiences for residents and their families,

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Line Cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong commitment to Touchmark’s values: excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals that nourish and delight residents.
• Uphold Touchmark’s Gold Standard in food quality, preparation, and presentation.
• Contribute creative ideas and educate others on healthy dining choices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say:

No Late Nights | Work-Life Balance | Premium Ingredients

Are you ready to grow your culinary skills, work with premium ingredients, and earn wages competitive with Portland’s top restaurants—all in a more balanced, low-stress environment?

If you thrive in a professional kitchen and love being part of a talented culinary team, but want more creativity, outstanding benefits, and evenings free, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with Touchmark in the West Hills.

As Portland’s premier full-service retirement community, Touchmark is known for enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, exceptional services, and elevated dining experiences. Our culinary program goes far beyond traditional senior living dining—we take pride in creating restaurant-quality meals, beautifully plated dishes, and memorable dining moments every day.

We are currently seeking passionate and skilled Line Cooks to join our culinary team.

At Touchmark, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a kitchen you can truly be proud of. Our mission to enrich lives extends not only to our residents, but also to our team members. We believe exceptional food starts with exceptional people, and we empower our culinary staff to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work/life balance that is rare in the restaurant industry.

As a Line Cook, you understand the difference that fresh ingredients, precision, and presentation make in the dining experience. You will play an essential role in preparing high-quality meals that nourish, delight, and bring people together. From perfectly executed entrées to thoughtfully prepared healthy options, your work will help uphold Touchmark’s Gold Standard in food quality, preparation, and presentation.

This role offers the unique opportunity to build relationships with a wonderful community of residents and team members, contribute creative ideas, and help educate others on flavorful, healthy dining choices—all while being part of a mission-driven organization that truly values hospitality.

What we offer

• Competitive wages: $22.27–$24.80 DOE


• Excellent benefits package


• On site Health & Fitness Studio


• Membership at Amaterra Restaurant & Winery


• Community bonus opportunities


• A low-stress, hospitality-focused kitchen environment


• Premium ingredients and restaurant-quality standards


• A workplace where your craft, creativity, and work/life balance are valued

What we’re looking for

• A strong commitment to Touchmark’s values of excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion


• A desire to model these values and encourage others to be allies, friends, and givers


• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least 1 year of Line Cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment


• A strong attendance and reliability history


• The ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods


• A positive, professional attitude when interacting with residents, family members, guests, and team members


• A passion for creating beautifully prepared meals and memorable dining experiences

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees.That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:

• Paid time off (including holidays)


• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents


• Education assistance


• Bonus and retirement plans


• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts


• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it


• Employee Assistance Program


• Supplemental insurance options