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.

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs
65,344
Employers
11,741

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$17.74Across 21,599 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$42,813Across 53 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$5,269Across 32 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%2,452 listings

Not specified: 96% (62,876 listings)

Employers hiring include Sonic (3,016), 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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  • Cook

    Ocean Ridge by Cogir

    Coos Bay, OR

  • Cook - Erie County Care Facility

    ARAMARK

    huron, OH

    • $17 to $18 USD / hour

    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…

  • Cook

    Mississinawa Valley School

    Union City, OH

    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…

  • Cook - HPS

    Eagle County School District

    EAGLE, CO

    • $18.3 to $21.96 USD / hour
  • Cook - Fairview Hospital Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital - Patient - Cleveland Clinic

    ARAMARK

    Cleveland, OH

    • $17 USD / hour

    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…

  • SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group

    Schenectady, NY

    • $21 to $25 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    We are hiring immediately for full time SENIOR COOK positions.

  • GRILL COOK (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group

    Chandler, AZ

    • $19.5 to $21 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position.

  • COOK (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group

    Atlanta, GA

    • $17.9 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.

  • COOK (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group

    Atlanta, GA

    • $17.9 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.

  • COOK (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group

    New York, NY

    • $22 to $23 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

  • COOK (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group

    Milwaukee, WI

    • $18 USD / hour
    • Full-time

    We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.

  • Cook 2

    State of Washington

    Shelton, WA

    • $3,565 to $4,746 USD / month
  • Line Cook

    Big Whiskey's of Northwest Arkansas

    Fayetteville, AR

    • $13 to $16 USD / hour

    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…

  • Pastry Cook (PM)

    Hyatt

    Oceanside, CA

    • $20.5 to $25 USD / hour

    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…

  • Cook, (SHS) TEMPORARY

    SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201

    Sunnyside, WA

    • From $24.11 USD / hour
  • Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

    PruittHealth

    Macon, GA

    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…

  • Cook - Dietary Aide HCC

    PruittHealth

    Macon, GA

    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…

  • Lead Cook

    Sodexo

    YAKIMA, WA

  • Cook I

    Sodexo

    SPOKANE, WA

  • Lead Cook

    Harlem Children's Zone

    NY · New York, NY

    • $54,000 to $56,000 USD / year
  • Cooks & Servers - Immediate Openings

    LV Petroleum

    Lake City, FL

  • Line Cook - Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Myers, FL

    Lafrance Hospitality

    Fort Myers, FL

    • $17 to $18 USD / hour

    The Hilton Garden Inn is hiring experienced line cooks. Line cook applicants should be hard working, friendly, motivated and responsible individuals who enjoy being part of a team.

  • Line Cook

    Dartcor

    East Hanover, NJ

    • $21 to $22 USD / hour
  • Cook

    Jaybird Senior Living

    Cross Plains, WI

    We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining…