Top 210 Head cook Jobs in Portland Me

Event Chef / Prep Cook
Black Tie Catering and Events —Portland, ME
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Cook
Portland Pie Company —Westbrook, ME
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep Cook
Black Tie Catering & Events —Portland, ME
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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20h
Line Cook
TUSCAN TABLE —South Portland, ME
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- In person
- Cooking
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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Tasting Room Cook
Shipyard Brewing Company —Portland, ME
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends only
- Bar
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Line Cook
minibar —Portland, ME
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Line Cook
Bird & Co. —Portland, ME
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Casual dining restaurant
- In-person
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Higgins Beach Market is hiring Cooks!
Higgins Beach Market —Scarborough, ME
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Temporary
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Cook - Moxy & Residence Inn Portland Thompson's Point (Opening Summer 2026)
Colwen Management Inc —Portland, ME
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Seasonal
- ServSafe
- Residential
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Cook - Portland International Jetport
HMSHost by Avolta —Portland, ME
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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6d
Hank & Artie's Needs A Full Time Line Cook!
Hank & Artie's —Portland, ME
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
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3d
Prep Cook
The Friendly Toast —Portland, ME
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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First Cook
MaineHealth —Portland, ME
- $21.97 - $29.28 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
General Cook Positions
Holiday Inn By the Bay —Portland, ME
- $19 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No education required
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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AM (Brunch) Line Cook
Bread & Friends —Portland, ME
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook
Regards —Portland, ME
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Fair chance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Little Tap House —Portland, ME
- $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Employee discount
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4d
Line Cook
LongHorn Steakhouse —South Portland, ME
- Entry level
- Kitchen
AM Breakfast Cook
Black Point Inn —Scarborough, ME
- $22.25 - $28.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- English
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Food provided
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10d
Longfellow Hotel Cook AM
Uncommon Hospitality —Portland, ME
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
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Event Chef / Prep Cook

Black Tie Catering and Events
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$17 - $25 an hour

Benefits

Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Food provided

Qualifications

Teamwork
Sanitation
Cooking
Attention to detail
Food safety

Full Job Description

Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as an Event Chef / Prep Cook, where your culinary expertise and leadership skills will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes for a variety of events, ensuring seamless kitchen operations, and supervising kitchen staff.

Your passion for food, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities will help create memorable dining experiences for our clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talents in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment while contributing to the success of diverse events.

We are currently hiring prep cooks (flexible hours) and also Event Chefs (auto gratuity included) with both full and part time positions available

Responsibilities

Prepare and assemble food items according to event menus, ensuring consistency and presentation standards are met.
Participate in food production processes, including cooking, plating, and portioning, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Coordinate with event planners and catering teams to ensure timely delivery of food services and adherence to dietary requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area in compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

Proven experience in banquet catering, fine dining establishments, or large-scale food production environments.
Demonstrated supervising or team management experience within a culinary or hospitality setting.
Strong background in food safety practices and dietary accommodations
Leadership abilities with a focus on team motivation and collaboration.
Familiarity with catering operations, restaurant management, and hospitality standards is highly desirable. This role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals eager to lead by example while delivering exceptional service at every event!

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Food provided
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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Higgins Beach Market is hiring Cooks!

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