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Overnight Cook Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

PM Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$32 - $38/hr

Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned * Immigration sponsorship not provided for ... Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone ...

Caregiver

Pendleton, OR

$18.50 - $22/hr

Overnight shifts available in the Pendleton areas - Shifts range from 5PM to 5AM / 6AM - 6PM Why ... Cooking and/or serving meals * Helping clients bathe, dress, and groom * Providing companionship ...

Caregiver

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $22/hr

Overnight shifts available in the Pendleton areas - Shifts range from 5PM to 5AM / 6AM - 6PM Why ... Cooking and/or serving meals * Helping clients bathe, dress, and groom * Providing companionship ...

Caregiver

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$18.50 - $22/hr

Overnight shifts available in the Pendleton areas - Shifts range from 5PM to 5AM / 6AM - 6PM Why ... Cooking and/or serving meals * Helping clients bathe, dress, and groom * Providing companionship ...

Customer Service Representative

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Portland, OR · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Portland, OR · On-site

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Portland, OR · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

Customer Service Representative

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

... overnight shifts, and holidays. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to handle challenging ... Cooking/Restaurant experience preferred Supervisor Responsibilities: * This position has no ...

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How much do overnight cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight cook in Oregon is $16.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $19.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight cook?

An Overnight Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals during late-night and early-morning hours, typically in restaurants, hotels, or hospitals. They ensure food quality, follow safety standards, and maintain a clean kitchen. Their duties may include prepping ingredients, cooking made-to-order dishes, and storing food properly for the next shift. This position often requires working independently or with a small team in a quiet yet fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight cook?

To thrive as an Overnight Cook, you need strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of kitchen safety, and experience with food preparation, often supported by a food handler’s permit or similar certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory tracking systems, and recipe management software is frequently required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently during late hours are important soft skills for success. These skills and qualities ensure quality meals are consistently prepared and delivered safely, even during less supervised shifts.

What is a typical work environment and schedule like for an overnight cook?

Overnight Cooks generally work through late night and early morning hours, often in establishments that operate 24/7 such as hospitals, hotels, diners, or manufacturing facilities with round-the-clock cafeterias. The work environment is typically quieter than daytime shifts, requiring cooks to work more independently or with a small team. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking meals, managing inventory, cleaning workspaces, and sometimes handling breakfast prep for the upcoming day. Due to fewer staff on duty, Overnight Cooks must be comfortable multitasking and handling a broad range of kitchen duties. This role is well-suited to those who prefer working during non-traditional hours and can lead to advancement into lead or supervisory kitchen positions.

What does an overnight cook do?

An overnight cook prepares and cooks food during nighttime hours, often in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. They handle tasks such as food prep, cooking, cleaning, and ensuring food safety standards are met, typically working independently or with a small team in a quiet environment.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Cook job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,250 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

$32 - $38/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Smart Care Equipment Solutions rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 283 rated repair and maintenance companies


Job description

PM Technician

Location: Portland, OR

Pay Range: $32-38hr. DOE

3 Weeks PTO Annually, 401k(3%match) Training!

Summary of the Job:
As a Preventative Maintenance Service Technician, you will deliver our performance check programs by providing pro-active maintenance to keep our customers' kitchen equipment running at optimum efficiency and limit breakdowns. You will also be the primary service technician for our beverage business by completing installations, removals, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.


What's in it For You:

  • On-the-job training with available on-demand technical support, as well as ongoing formal hands-on and classroom training at our National Training Kitchen. Professional CFESA certifications with the potential for advancement.
  • Receive a company service vehicle, fuel card, computer, and cell phone for business use
  • Market-leading benefits program, including 401k and paid time off
  • Take charge of your career through growth opportunities, including advanced technician and management positions.

What You Will Do:

  • You will leave from home each morning and independently work at customer sites to complete performance checks on commercial foodservice equipment, including refrigerators, ice machines, ovens, fryers, and complete beverage equipment preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, installations, and removals
  • Complete in-service training of the customer's staff on proper cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment
  • Effectively manage time and resources to control costs, enhance efficiencies, and meet customer commitments
  • Identify operating challenges that lead to kitchen equipment failure in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial customers
  • Attend appropriate technical and manufacturer training to obtain additional licenses and certifications to progress in your career.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized steam equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions
  • Ability to work on ladders, roofs, and other high places.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
  • Willingness to be on call or work shifts according to customer needs
  • Availability for occasional overnight travel as assigned
  • Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant technical training, licenses, and/or certifications (i.e. EPA, CFESA)
  • Technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair, kitchen equipment, HVAC, or relevant military service
  • Self-motivated with the proven ability prioritize and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

As a Technician you will be at the heart of our operations by diagnosing, repairing, and providing planned maintenance on a broad range of cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment. Your work makes you a valuable partner to our customers by helping them improve their food service operations, equipment uptime, and overall profitability. Smart Care's industry-leading technical training, mobile-technologies, and technical support provide the opportunity for you to rapidly expand your expertise and grow your career in this dynamic industry. If you're ready for a new and exciting challenge, it's time to get smart with Smart Care!


About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com.


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