Line Cook

Porter Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

9 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k + Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness App with reimbursement of up

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Porter Hospitality in Seattle seeks a passionate, dedicated Full-Time Food Prep and Line Cook for an all-day café hub supporting our retail and co-working community. You will prepare and execute menu items, maintaining high-quality dining experiences for guests in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–2 years’ experience, proficiency in basic kitchen techniques, and excellent teamwork. Availability on mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a food prep or line cook role.
• Proficient in kitchen techniques, such as chopping, grilling, sautéing, and baking.
• Experience in preparing and serving both hot and cold items.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced open environment while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented open kitchen.
• Flexible hours including mornings, afternoons, weekends and holidays for an all-day café operation.
• Current food handler’s certification or the ability to obtain one.
• Background check/I9 verification: pass a background and identity check through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients for all-day menu items including breakfast, lunch, catering and grab-and-go items.
• Line Cook Duties: Cook, plate, and present dishes during service, ensuring high standards of flavor and appearance.
• Menu Knowledge: Become familiar with and contribute to execution of all café menu items, including daily specials.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen area, including sanitizing stations and equipment.
• Inventory Management: Assist in tracking and managing kitchen inventory and ordering needs.
• Collaboration: Work with kitchen staff, front-of-house, and café management for smooth service.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, allergen awareness.
• Customer-Focused: Ensure dishes meet customer expectations with high service quality.
• Background Check/I9 Verification: Pass background and identity check through E-Verify.

Skills

Chopping

Grilling

Sautéing

Baking

Time management

Team player

Food safety

Education

Food handler’s certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Overview

At Porter, we blend our expertise in interior design and hospitality to create spaces and experiences that add joy and purpose to everyday life. We offer design and procurement services to businesses, and also design and operate a growing list of our own hospitality businesses. At the heart of our business is our flagship location in downtown Seattle, The Shop: an all-day café where we host events, offer space for meetings and private gatherings, and sell a curated selection of sundries, gifts and home goods. The Shop is where we connect with our community and actively refine what it looks like to take care of our guests, from the design of inspiring, inclusive spaces to the experiences we create within them.

Overview

At Porter, we blend our expertise in interior design and hospitality to create spaces and experiences that add joy and purpose to everyday life. We offer design and procurement services to businesses, and also design and operate a growing list of our own hospitality businesses. At the heart of our business is our flagship location in downtown Seattle, The Shop: an all-day café where we host events, offer space for meetings and private gatherings, and sell a curated selection of sundries, gifts and home goods. The Shop is where we connect with our community and actively refine what it looks like to take care of our guests, from the design of inspiring, inclusive spaces to the experiences we create within them.

We take great pride in our work, not only because of the output, but because of the way we do it: with radical hospitality. At its core, radical hospitality means approaching our work through the lens of how we make people feel, including our guests, our team, and ourselves. It's what we want to be remembered for, and operates as a guidepost for everything we do.

Location: 1201 2nd Ave, Seattle WA

Full-Time Position

Occasionally you may be asked to work an event. In this case, your hourly rate may increase.

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and skilled Full-Time Food Prep and Line Cook to join our dynamic team in an all-day café that serves as a hub for our retail and co-working community. As a Food Prep and Line Cook, you will play a key role in preparing and executing menu items, ensuring a consistent, high-quality dining experience for our guests. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves working with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients (washing, chopping, measuring, mixing) for various dishes on our all-day menu including breakfast, lunch, catering and grab-and-go items.
• Line Cook Duties: Cook, plate, and present dishes during service, ensuring high standards of flavor, appearance, and consistency.
• Menu Knowledge: Become familiar with and contribute to the execution of all café menu items, including any daily specials or seasonal offerings.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the kitchen area, including sanitizing workstations and equipment.
• Inventory Management: Assist in tracking and managing kitchen inventory, ensuring ingredients are always fresh, and noting when supplies need to be ordered.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff, front-of-house team, and café management to ensure smooth service during busy periods. Coffee and bar experience a plus.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling of ingredients, temperature checks, and allergen awareness.
• Customer-Focused: Ensure that dishes meet the expectations of our customers, maintaining high standards of service and quality.
• Background Check/I9 Verification: Pass a background and identity check through E-Verify.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a food prep or line cook role, preferably in a café, casual dining, or co-working café environment.
• Skills: Proficient in kitchen techniques, such as chopping, grilling, sautéing, and baking. Experience in preparing and serving both hot and cold items.
• Time Management: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced open environment while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality.
• Team Player: Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented open kitchen.
• Flexibility: Available to work varied hours, including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays as needed for an all-day café operation.
• Food Safety: Current food handler’s certification or the ability to obtain one
• Background Check/I9 Verification: Pass a background and identity check through E-Verify.

Employee Benefits

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k + Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
• Profit Sharing

Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and email in an office environment with moderate noise. Nature of work may require time spent out of the office; reliable transportation required. Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust, and dirt.

The base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Compensation Range

• $25—$25 USD