--- title: "Cook Jobs in Bellingham, WA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/bellingham-wa" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T05:00:12.228Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/bellingham-wa" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/bellingham-wa/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Bellingham, WA # Cook Jobs in Bellingham, WA 36 cook openings are live in the Bellingham, WA area from 22 employers, led by Compass Group, Mesk Investment, Inc, and Emerald City Pizza Hut. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,790–$47,388 a year (median $42,515), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Bellingham%2C+WA)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 36 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Bellingham market. **Companies hiring** : 22 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,515 : 83% 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/bellingham-wa/entry-level)11 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 33%. 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 36 Hiring employers 22 Salary coverage 83% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 23 11 companies · $41,891 median Established employers 7 5 companies · $43,680 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,790 P50 $42,515 P75 $47,388 P90 $49,843 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 Bellingham - 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+Bellingham%2C+WA)[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 Bellingham, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 36 live roles tracked in this market. - 22 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Bellingham%2C+WA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Bellingham Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 36 cook openings across 22 employers establish the current Bellingham opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Compass Group is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 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 Bellingham market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 22 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams5Open roles Mesk Investment, IncStartups & growing teams4Open roles Emerald City Pizza HutStartups & growing teams3Open roles Texas Roadhouse Management LLCStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Island Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fislandhealth.ca%2Fthemes%2Fih_main%2Fimages%2Ffavicon-180.png&sig=XS-joDfP3QzfRNiStR88w9wGc1SwqQlrMPL4UECSmEw) Island HealthStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/island-health)[![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/olive-garden)[![Pioneer Human Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpioneerhumanservices.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2Fcropped-favicon-180x180.png&sig=YIdCyCe-a52qZw3RtQAb5xzcMvims39snxls7XUnmEI) Pioneer Human ServicesEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/pioneer-human-services)[![Anthony’s logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fanthonys.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fanthony-s-restaurants-favicon-300x300.png&sig=ZpgknDeLela3Fgcduh-0K52fCCdINsiM6Z7madrL7Po) Anthony’sEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/anthonys) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 36 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [CookEntry-levelRegency at the ParkOak Harbor, WashingtonPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-regency-at-the-park-31e4fb78-bd03-5ce6-a951-7d8cd640ce2e)[CookEntry-levelRegency on WhidbeyOak Harbor, WashingtonPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-regency-on-whidbey-d4cd1ede-6cfa-5ceb-ab5d-dd9d6a6f1916)[COOK II (FULL TIME)Entry-levelCompass GroupBellingham, Washington$49,150Posted Oct 24, 2026](/job/cook-ii-full-time-at-compass-group-73775d73-3a4d-510c-a48a-f641a844f9f4)[CookLive roleOrchard ParkBellingham, WashingtonPosted Oct 22, 2026](/job/cook-at-orchard-park-6e9643f2-90e1-5ad8-b836-9301cf306bbc)[Line CookEntry-levelSodexoMount Vernon, Washington$47,840Posted Oct 21, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-sodexo-18d1771d-11e2-5a2a-b583-12a617b26e24)[Food Service Delivery Driver/CookEntry-levelPioneer Human ServicesBellingham, Washington$48,963Posted Oct 21, 2026](/job/food-service-delivery-driver-cook-at-pioneer-human-services-409dec69-cb79-55f7-9e86-1c972a9579c3)[Food Service Delivery Driver/CookEntry-levelPioneer Human ServicesBellingham, Washington$48,963Posted Oct 21, 2026](/job/food-service-delivery-driver-cook-at-pioneer-human-services-3ef16b7e-a7dd-560c-861d-6e8557a2f604)[Prep CookLive roleOlive GardenBellingham, Washington$39,790Posted Oct 21, 2026](/job/prep-cook-at-olive-garden-a1b4487c-8457-50a3-a8d7-06c7a992fa40) #### More cook openings in Bellingham - [Line Cook · Olive Garden](/job/line-cook-at-olive-garden-3fad929d-6634-57c1-8279-018a67610834) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-9e7f0d3b-ff60-5e9b-82e4-9e19506c3f98) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-b63a9172-aa65-5e10-8135-b947fced2094) - [Cook/Production - Bellingham · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-bellingham-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-14acaff3-f607-53d3-85a8-49f7d3d42b9e) - [Cook · Mesk Investment, Inc](/job/cook-at-mesk-investment-inc-2801cc4c-41db-51bf-8b6a-d0f02756d7e5) - [Prep. Cook · Mesk Investment, Inc](/job/prep-cook-at-mesk-investment-inc-81bf1fb2-5864-5067-a91d-658e5b751899) - [Prep. Cook · Mesk Investment, Inc](/job/prep-cook-at-mesk-investment-inc-885e3e4c-80e6-5f0a-a93e-ddfc23e8e2eb) - [Cook · Mesk Investment, Inc](/job/cook-at-mesk-investment-inc-bf824605-bdb6-5284-a332-d85f971c5338) - [Cook · Brookdale Senior Living](/job/cook-at-brookdale-senior-living-d0c4106b-63d6-52eb-a379-635ac1c09081) - [COOK I (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-i-full-time-at-compass-group-445251f9-2250-5796-bdb9-6b10297654bb) - [Cook · Anthony’s](/job/cook-at-anthonys-b1f6f178-d8e7-5c1d-9608-69a43254944b) - [COOK I (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-i-full-time-at-compass-group-2da7a2b4-242b-5acd-a968-dc196e4a76a0) - [Prep & Line Cook · PLUNJ](/job/prep-and-line-cook-at-plunj-5204fc13-d9c8-5f51-bbda-bb81ddb5a405) - [Full Time Cook (PM) · Silverado](/job/full-time-cook-pm-at-silverado-469dd8a5-02b1-5606-a85a-57dc53166435) - [Cook · Life Care Centers of America](/job/cook-at-life-care-center-of-wichita-62a4f72d-f4fc-5b99-9215-27112ba9405b) - [Cook - Full Time / Variable Days · Island Health](/job/cook-full-time-variable-days-at-island-health-6178463b-819e-5590-a975-5fd613bc8aa7) [Explore all 36 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Bellingham%2C+WA) ## Cook jobs in Bellingham: 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 Bellingham? Metaintro tracks 36 live cook openings from 22 employers in the Bellingham, WA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Bellingham pay? The median posted salary is $42,515 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,790 to $47,388. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Bellingham? Compass Group, Mesk Investment, Inc, Emerald City Pizza Hut, and Texas Roadhouse Management LLC have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 22 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 Bellingham. [Seattle, WA](/jobs/cook/locations/seattle-wa)[Yakima, WA](/jobs/cook/locations/yakima-wa) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Bellingham market. 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