Cook jobs in the United States
Find cook jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.
Counted
Hiring at a glance
View jobs- Open jobs
- 65,292
- Employers
- 11,727
Advertised starting pay
- Average starting payUSD / hour
- $17.73Across 21,571 listings
- Average starting payUSD / year
- $43,373Across 54 listings
- Average starting payUSD / month
- $5,325Across 31 listings
- Average starting payUSD / week
- $154Across 19 listings
Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.
Where work happens
- Remote
- <1%12 listings
- Hybrid
- <1%4 listings
- On-site
- 4%2,438 listings
Not specified: 96% (62,838 listings)
Employers hiring include Sonic (3,019), Compass Group (2,585), Olive Garden (1,920).
Sources & calculation notes
These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.
Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.
Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count
Cook jobs in the United States
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Line Cook
Johnny Carino's
Prepare menu items according to Johnny Carino’s recipes, plate presentations and specifications within cook time requirements
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Prep Cook - Airport
CC Holdings Restaurant Management Group
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Prep Cook - IGC
CC Holdings Restaurant Management Group
Full-time & Part-time prep cook positions are now being filled at our IGC Cafe located in the Indiana Government Center. Shifts availa
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Grill Cook - IGC
CC Holdings Restaurant Management Group
Full-time & Part-time grill cook positions are now being filled at our IGC Cafe in the Indiana Government Center.
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Line Cook - IGC
CC Holdings Restaurant Management Group
Full-time & Part-time food service cook/line server positions are now being filled at our IGC Cafe located in the Indiana Government C
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Cook
MSL Community Management LLC
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Cook
Ocean Ridge by Cogir
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Cook - Erie County Care Facility
ARAMARK
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and…
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Cook
Mississinawa Valley School
CAFETERIA WORKER (COOK) FOR THE 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR 2.25 hours per day 10:45 AM to 1:00 PM Assist with the cooking and preparation of food for human consumption Ensure that all cooking…
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Cook - HPS
Eagle County School District
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Cook - Fairview Hospital Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital - Patient - Cleveland Clinic
ARAMARK
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and…
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Cook 2
State of Washington
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Line Cook
Big Whiskey's of Northwest Arkansas
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also, perform other duties in the…
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Pastry Cook (PM)
Hyatt
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Line Cook at our vibrant Seabird Resort, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine. In this energetic role, you will be…
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Cook, (SHS) TEMPORARY
SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201
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Cook - Dietary Aide HCC
PruittHealth
The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily…
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Cook - Dietary Aide HCC
PruittHealth
The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations that meet daily…
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Lead Cook
Sodexo