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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time cafe in Bellingham, WA is $16.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Part time cafe jobs are positions in cafes or coffee shops that require employees to work fewer hours than a standard full-time schedule, often ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week. These roles can include baristas, servers, cashiers, or kitchen staff, and typically involve tasks such as preparing drinks and food, taking orders, cleaning, and providing customer service. Part time cafe jobs are popular among students, those seeking flexible work hours, or individuals looking for supplemental income.

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To thrive as a Part Time Cafe Worker, you need basic food handling skills, customer service experience, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, espresso machines, and health and safety certifications such as a food handler's permit are commonly required. Strong communication, multitasking ability, and a positive attitude help you stand out in a busy, customer-facing environment. These skills and qualifications are essential for providing efficient service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe, welcoming cafe atmosphere.

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Part-time cafe employees often face challenges such as managing busy rush hours, balancing multiple tasks like taking orders and preparing drinks, and adapting to different shifts each week. To handle these effectively, it helps to develop strong time management skills, communicate clearly with teammates, and stay organized during peak periods. Many cafes also provide training on workflow and customer service to support new staff and ensure the team works smoothly together.

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Late Night Line Cook at Horseshoe Cafe

Horseshoe Cafe

Bellingham, WA

$20 - $24/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted yesterday

New

Job description

The Horseshoe Café is looking for a part-time Line cook to join our team


We are a locally owned business where everyone works as a team and treats each other with respect. We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and able to communicate well with others. Everyone picks up slack where needed, so you must be willing to accept other kitchen duties as necessary and not be afraid of dishes.


We require:

  • Valid Washington State food handlers card
  • Must be able to work weekends and some holidays
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time and bend over to get to tricky places to clean.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • Must have a clear sense of urgency, be able to stay busy when slow, and do the full job expected in the amount of time expected.

Job Overview:

  • Line cooks do short order cooking while taking care of their line prep, cleaning projects, and dishes. Depending on the shift, line cooks may need to help prep cooks with putting away orders.

** We cross train almost all cooks on line cooking and prep cooking, while this position is currently a Line-Cook position there will be a time when cross training will happen and prep shifts will be scheduled.


Compensation: The job starts out at $20 an hour with $2-4 extra an hour with cash tips = $22 minimum an hour going up to $24 depending on tips.


Part-time Position: While the position is part-time, we have regular opportunities for more hours through covering shifts and working holidays.

Benefits:

  • After 90 days probational period you will get a performance assessment which may result in a raise depending on a performance.
  • All positions include a floating paid day off & $100 wellness bonus[Effective AFTER 90 day probational period]
  • Effective upon hiring employees are given free shift meals & discounts when you are not working
  • Full time employees also receive vacation time

** If you are hoping to work Front of House, please do not apply for this position.

No phone calls please, staff won’t be able to answer questions about this position. The Horseshoe Cafe is an equal opportunity employer.


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