Line Cook Jobs in Seattle, WA
DishwasherHero+ connects line cooks in Seattle with restaurant, hotel, and catering shifts — as a W-2 employee with weekly pay, workers' compensation, and full employment protections. Rates: $20–$26/hr. Serving Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Ballard, Downtown. Seattle's tech company dining programs and Pacific Northwest restaurant scene offer premium kitchen shifts.
What Line Cooks Do
Cook and plate dishes to order at a station in a busy commercial kitchen. Execute recipes consistently during high-volume service.
- Cook and plate dishes to order at your assigned station
- Maintain station cleanliness and mise en place throughout service
- Follow recipes and plating standards consistently
- Communicate with the expo and other line cooks during service
- Assist with prep work before and after service
Why Work Line Cook Shifts Through DishwasherHero+?
W-2 Employment
Washington State L&I compliant — Seattle minimum wage. Taxes withheld, workers' comp included — not 1099.
Weekly Pay
$20–$26/hr, deposited directly to your account every week.
Flexible Shifts
Browse available line cook shifts in Capitol Hill and beyond — work when you want.
Multiple Venues in Seattle
Work across restaurants, hotels, and catering companies in Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Ballard, Downtown.
Line Cook Shifts by Neighborhood in Seattle
Jump to line cook shifts in your area of Seattle. Select a neighborhood to filter the shift preview below — or view all shifts across Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Ballard, Downtown.
Capitol Hill
Line Cook shifts in Capitol Hill — $20–$26/hr, weekly pay.
South Lake Union
Line Cook shifts in South Lake Union — $20–$26/hr, weekly pay.
Ballard
Line Cook shifts in Ballard — $20–$26/hr, weekly pay.
Downtown
Line Cook shifts in Downtown — $20–$26/hr, weekly pay.
Line Cook Jobs in Seattle — FAQs
Are line cook jobs in Seattle W-2 or 1099?
All line cook positions through DishwasherHero+ in Seattle are W-2 employment. That means payroll taxes are withheld, workers' compensation is covered, and you have full employment protections under Washington State L&I compliant — Seattle minimum wage.
How much do line cooks make in Seattle?
Line Cooks through DishwasherHero+ in Seattle earn $20–$26 per hour as W-2 employees. Pay is deposited weekly directly to your account.
What neighborhoods in Seattle can I work in?
DishwasherHero+ covers Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Ballard, Downtown and the broader Seattle area. Available shifts depend on restaurant demand — you can browse shifts in your preferred area and accept the ones that fit your schedule.
Do I need experience to get line cook jobs in Seattle?
Minimum 1 year commercial kitchen experience required. Once you're approved, you can browse available line cook shifts in Seattle and start working within days.
How do I apply for line cook jobs in Seattle?
Sign up in under 5 minutes at dishwasherhero.com, complete a quick background check, and start browsing available line cook shifts in Seattle. No resume or interview required.
How does scheduling work for line cook shifts in Seattle?
You choose the shifts you want. Open line cook shifts across Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Ballard and the rest of Seattle are posted with the venue, start time, and hours before you accept. There is no minimum weekly commitment, and you can work as little or as often as your schedule allows.
When do line cooks get paid in Seattle?
Pay is issued weekly by direct deposit for every confirmed line cook shift worked in Seattle, with taxes withheld as a W-2 employee. Rates run $20–$26 per hour depending on venue and shift.
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