--- title: "Cook Jobs in Baltimore, MD | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:00:12.254Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Baltimore, MD # Cook Jobs in Baltimore, MD 427 cook openings are live in the Baltimore, MD area from 154 employers, led by Sodexo, Thompson Hospitality Corporation, and Compass Group. The middle half of posted salaries runs $34,840–$45,760 a year (median $38,272), from the 65% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Baltimore%2C+MD)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 427 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Baltimore market. **Companies hiring** : 154 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $38,272 : 65% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md/entry-level)126 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md/mid-level)19 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md/senior)7 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md/lead)6 jobs Level coverage is 37%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 427 Hiring employers 154 Salary coverage 65% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 213 73 companies · $37,440 median Established employers 126 37 companies · $42,328 median Top of market 34 13 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $34,840 P50 $38,272 P75 $45,760 P90 $61,200 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live cook listings in Baltimore - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Baltimore%2C+MD)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare cook opportunities in Baltimore, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 427 live roles tracked in this market. - 154 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Baltimore%2C+MD)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Baltimore Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 427 cook openings across 154 employers establish the current Baltimore opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Sodexo is one of the most active visible employers, with 24 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Baltimore market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 154 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoEstablished employers24Open roles](/company/sodexo)[![Thompson Hospitality Corporation logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.getbento.com%2FAmgbmSr3SUK9gdPuWZxD_thompsonlogo.png%3Fw%3D600%26fit%3Dmax%26auto%3Dcompress%2Cformat%26cs%3Dorigin%26h%3D600) Thompson Hospitality CorporationEstablished employers21Open roles](/company/thompson-hospitality-corporation)![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams17Open roles [![Marriott logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fjw-marriott.marriott.com.ico&sig=eUZYWeMSF6LPGj7l2cochKrNT8F9rIPxyQQTsOFtN-Y) MarriottEstablished employers12Open roles](/company/marriott) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCStartups & growing teams11Open roles [![The Cheesecake Factory logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecheesecakefactory.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fcake%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=14P59m6P_BbTuZTKenePCvSntwCyLCqhVu0gS6KaSVY) The Cheesecake FactoryTop of market9Open roles](/company/the-cheesecake-factory) Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleStartups & growing teams8Open roles Eatn Park Hospitality GroupStartups & growing teams7Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 427 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line CookLive roleRoggenartColumbia, Maryland](/job/line-cook-at-roggenart-dd31165c-c412-5dea-a42a-6e4db77d9ce5)[Part time - Line CookLive roleRoggenartEllicott City, Maryland](/job/part-time-line-cook-at-roggenart-e28062c5-2b51-55f7-9314-03779c39c862)[Part time- Line CookLive roleRoggenartColumbia, Maryland](/job/part-time-line-cook-at-roggenart-44f3ddde-7705-5597-8220-6daa40d1050a)[Line Cook - White Marsh Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalBaltimore, MarylandPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-white-marsh-chilis-at-brinker-international-0cf3a5d7-2e3c-52f6-a634-e24bfe32f9d7)[Executive Sous ChefEntry-levelAuctisBaltimore, Maryland](/job/executive-sous-chef-at-auctis-64545717-f156-597a-af2f-4ce1ddad423a)[CookLive rolehealthcare services companyGlen Burnie, Maryland$35,360](/job/cook-at-healthcare-services-company-86bdc3eb-77e7-5cf4-b1a7-f0e4cb2e8ad2)[Sushi Prep CookLive roleHana BrandsGaithersburg, Maryland$37,440Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/sushi-prep-cook-at-hana-brands-7ba2d205-6e92-504c-8f00-96d62b5df0e5)[Pastry CookLive roleFour Seasons Hotel and Residences New OrleansBaltimore, Maryland$42,473Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pastry-cook-at-four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-new-orleans-fac75042-ac9b-5648-9944-fb9bd330094d) #### More cook openings in Baltimore - [Cook · FutureCare](/job/cook-at-futurecare-bba0a26e-3f01-5217-b1df-d2df9af89289) - [Cook · Lorien Health Services](/job/cook-at-lorien-health-services-737716cb-c2b4-511c-a9f4-df0736fdf6d9) - [Sous Chef · Landry's](/job/sous-chef-at-landrys-fe23967f-e250-55dc-b1a3-eda854e92fda) - [Sous Chef · Sixty Vines](/job/sous-chef-at-sixty-vines-05c67129-0a06-5e98-a72d-9c8dc763ed7d) - [Prep Cook · Wegmans](/job/prep-cook-at-wegmans-e09bc467-1405-5502-bba9-ba826ae45e3f) - [Cook I · Sodexo](/job/cook-i-at-sodexo-a12ee353-1664-5d15-b55b-b5807e574636) - [Cook II · Sodexo](/job/cook-ii-at-sodexo-35e31ee7-9e86-563c-8f40-1dcd271cf2fe) - [Grill Cook · Sodexo](/job/grill-cook-at-sodexo-9b733010-992c-5a80-a642-5f974ffae679) - [Cook/Van Driver for Hickory Ridge KinderCare · KinderCare](/job/cook-van-driver-for-hickory-ridge-kindercare-at-kindercare-8ae70287-1340-536f-a788-9ec7dbb405a3) - [COOK (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-part-time-at-compass-group-ca75b2b9-1f9f-5342-a312-1033f0ad3664) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-b7ad67c7-3b4e-504b-9562-335556495108) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-1d57e3e0-2675-55aa-a979-61e37687e27f) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-5a964d73-870a-5a0c-b96c-7f5edfce7bf3) - [Line Cook · PLANTA](/job/line-cook-at-planta-c14ce1b6-bc08-5a8c-a9d8-fc204c3d0947) - [Wok Line Cook · Atlas Restaurant Group](/job/wok-line-cook-at-atlas-restaurant-group-f2c6a690-40fe-56fd-aec1-32d8c8c2318a) - [Line Cook · Atlas Restaurant Group](/job/line-cook-at-atlas-restaurant-group-6e29948a-9eb5-51ef-9171-b8d897b468db) [Explore all 427 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Baltimore%2C+MD) ## Cook jobs in Baltimore: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many cook jobs are open in Baltimore? Metaintro tracks 427 live cook openings from 154 employers in the Baltimore, MD area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Baltimore pay? The median posted salary is $38,272 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $34,840 to $45,760. Based on the 65% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Baltimore? Sodexo, Thompson Hospitality Corporation, Compass Group, and Marriott have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 154 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Cook demand around Baltimore. 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