Screen Door is one of Portland's most beloved restaurants, and is a locally owned and operated business. Our Pearl location is hiring experienced line cooks to work the hot line. You will need 5 years plus in a professional kitchen to have the minimum skills needed for our level of business. We do train, but applicants will need to have already achieved a high proficiency level in their career already.

If you are a focused, career-oriented cook interested in developing their skills, we would like to meet you. Apply now for a paid working interview. This gives us both a chance to know each other. If you are chosen for a position, we will call you with an official offer the next day.

AM SHIFTS ARE GENERALLY 6:30am-3:30pm. Please do not apply if those times conflict with other obligations. You must be able to work both Saturdays and Sundays.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and your availability to us. Those with no scheduling restrictions will be given top priority for positions.

Starting pay will depend on the experience you already have and what job we are hiring you to do.

For cooks with a high level of expertise, experience, fine-dining background, high volume background, can work quick and clean and not require a long training curve, we can offer between $21 starting base wage plus tips. Tips average $4-$7 per hour.

All cooks receive tips, year-round for every hour worked.

We also offer all of the following benefits:

Health Insurance, including Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Contribution Matching

Inclusive company culture

Thoughtful scheduling- we make every effort to give folks two consecutive days off each week

Free Employee Meals & Shift Drinks every time you work

Employee Discounts (Food and Gear)

Managers and an owner that care about your growth, development, and happiness

We are a kitchen with high standards for quality which makes our restaurant popular and busy. Everyone works hard and we all improve our skills with each shift that we work. This allows us to offer good, stable jobs with benefits to even entry level employees.

We celebrate all races, genders and orientations. As long as you are kind to others, can hustle and are willing to learn, you will be successful with us. Screen Door is a woman-owned, built and led business.

Cooks with a year of Screen Door experience are valuable hires in our local industry. You will gain strong kitchen confidence and you will be set up for success whether you choose to advance with us, or continue building your career in other kitchens.