Cook

at The Porthole Restaurant in Portland , Maine, United States

Job Description

Cooks: 25 openings at The Porthole Restaurant, 20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, Phone: (207) 773-4653, Duties include preparing foods and kitchen for the day, including chopping, cutting, pulling food from walk-ins, starting equipment, etc., preparing and cooking foods/meals to order according to recipes, serving prepared meals to waitstaff, cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, etc., closing kitchen at the end of the night by cleaning, taking care of food and waste, and shutting off all equipment. 40+ hours per week, Monday through Sunday (2 days off, varies), shifts start as early as 6:00 a.m. and end as late as 11:00 p.m. (multiple shifts available: 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., varies), $22.25 per hour, overtime possible at $33.38 per hour; temporary full-time position (April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026). No minimum education or experience required; on-the-job training; no bonus/benefits. Optional employer-provided housing available at $150 per week deducted from weekly pay, if elected. Paid weekly using a single workweek as the standard for computing wages due. Standard payroll deductions as required by law.

Transportation (including meals and, to the extent necessary, lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if worker completes half the employment period; the amount for daily subsistence will be at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts; return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer. Reimbursement within one week after the start of work of visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred by the H-2B worker. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. The employer will provide workers, at no charge, with all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job.

Please apply online at the Maine CareerCenter (http://www.mainecareercenter.com/), inquire about the job at Greater Portland CareerCenter, 151 Jetport Blvd., Portland, ME 04102; Phone: (207) 623-7981. Job order: 1281720. Apply by phone: (207) 773-4653 or submit your resume and cover letter to gm@portholemaine.com.