--- title: "Cook Jobs in Boston, MA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/boston-ma" 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/boston-ma" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/boston-ma/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Boston, MA # Cook Jobs in Boston, MA 481 cook openings are live in the Boston, MA area from 139 employers, led by Compass Group, Unidine - Revel Scottsdale, and Sodexo. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$63,164 a year (median $45,760), from the 72% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 481 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Boston market. **Companies hiring** : 139 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $45,760 : 72% 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/boston-ma/entry-level)160 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/boston-ma/mid-level)32 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/boston-ma/senior)20 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/cook/locations/boston-ma/lead)5 jobs Level coverage is 45%. 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 481 Hiring employers 139 Salary coverage 72% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 267 71 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 133 35 companies · $59,030 median Top of market 25 12 companies · $88,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,520 P50 $45,760 P75 $63,164 P90 $80,000 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 Boston - 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+Boston%2C+MA)[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 Boston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 481 live roles tracked in this market. - 139 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Boston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 481 cook openings across 139 employers establish the current Boston 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 61 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 Boston market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 139 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 teams61Open roles Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleStartups & growing teams30Open roles [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoEstablished employers27Open roles](/company/sodexo)[![Life Alive logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flifealive.com%2Ficon.svg%3F126e68e224bc1d31&sig=zTIDbJKJiN96rm0tvkiiRE07P64F4YS0uAXEYsVoDb4) Life AliveEstablished employers17Open roles](/company/life-alive)[![Aramark logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aramark.com%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png%3Fv%3D1&sig=BX1w66MJamFhgmE4pPdkBpj6pKi9asTju05o3Yb16UQ) AramarkEstablished employers14Open roles](/company/aramark)[![Popeyes logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dpopeyes.com%26sz%3D128) PopeyesEmployer profile11Open roles](/company/popeyes-6b67d26e) The Briar GroupEmployer profile9Open roles USHGStartups & growing teams9Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 481 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Sous Chef | Growing, Chef-Driven Restaurant Group | BostonEntry-levelOne HausBoston, Massachusetts$70,000](/job/sous-chef-growing-chef-driven-restaurant-group-boston-at-one-haus-ca91a91e-82ae-5289-bf39-1b46fc973deb)[Prep Cook - Solomon Carter Fuller CenterEntry-levelWhitsons Culinary GroupBoston, Massachusetts$41,600](/job/prep-cook-solomon-carter-fuller-center-at-whitsons-culinary-group-24cb9dc2-ada4-5bf1-b6a6-376fc51cdd08)[Line Cook - Nashua Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalNashua, New HampshirePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-nashua-chilis-at-brinker-international-42d80c38-c92f-5564-a160-5860290aaf25)[Prep Cook - Nashua Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalNashua, New HampshirePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-nashua-chilis-at-brinker-international-a6b116ce-c147-5eb5-9791-15aa0bd18331)[Line Cook - Lowell Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalLowell, MassachusettsPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-lowell-chilis-at-brinker-international-b1f85c35-6b9d-5636-90b1-efe531056a0a)[Dietary CookEntry-levelRegalCare at WorcesterWorcester, MassachusettsPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dietary-cook-at-regalcare-at-worcester-784dd505-32e3-5763-bf55-e9a0eab3a420)[Executive ChefLive roleAuctisBoston, Massachusetts](/job/executive-chef-at-auctis-1840e217-5902-5493-b60e-a334c0ddb81a)[Cook, Memorial, 40 hours, DaysEntry-levelUMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.Worcester, Massachusetts$40,726Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-memorial-40-hours-days-at-umass-memorial-medical-center-inc-eca3485e-2c6a-51b7-986a-2183113440ec) #### More cook openings in Boston - [Cook I · Sodexo](/job/cook-i-at-sodexo-28d9e404-1e3c-5244-bf85-ebaaeef92c9b) - [Cook, Memorial, 40 hours, Days · UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.](/job/cook-memorial-40-hours-days-at-umass-memorial-medical-center-inc-d9a76409-e7d9-5f83-9884-a4cabd38c496) - [PM Line Cook- AC Hotel Boston Downtown · Colwen Hotels](/job/pm-line-cook-ac-hotel-boston-downtown-at-tatte-bakery-and-cafe-f3b079e1-ed69-537b-9b6a-a0110bc7ccaf) - [Catering Line Cook (Early Morning Shift) - Boston Catering · Tatte Bakery & Cafe](/job/catering-line-cook-early-morning-shift-boston-catering-at-tatte-242873d7-cfb3-562e-8c2e-31911294ecd4) - [Cook · EHC](/job/cook-at-ehc-ac883a82-b6b3-5215-89b7-29a37ff1afa3) - [Sushi Chef · Orchard Cove, Inc.](/job/sushi-chef-at-orchard-cove-inc-5885c6ca-1a68-556f-8e36-dcf7a3ab75c3) - [Cook · Pollo Campero](/job/cook-at-pollo-campero-cf5ae7b5-0edc-5427-9aa7-7d8d0972d499) - [Child Care Center Cook · Learning Care Group](/job/child-care-center-cook-at-learning-care-group-7396dfb3-fc1d-5bf9-8cc8-202c74dc1a1c) - [Executive Chef · Brookdale Senior Living](/job/executive-chef-at-brookdale-senior-living-c200a8d8-1295-5d61-afcd-ce37f3498013) - [Executive Sous Chef - SL · Sodexo](/job/executive-sous-chef-sl-at-sodexo-e65d5c26-a0b8-56ba-a746-1e7fbf9be6d0) - [Sous Chef · Landry's](/job/sous-chef-at-landrys-61ff9eac-16a3-5f7c-a164-e9d1ecd4174e) - [Cook 1 · Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde](/job/cook-1-at-hyatt-centric-san-juan-isla-verde-9969dd2e-ad91-5947-a8c6-7c9516493d92) - [Line Cook / Prep Cook · Hornblower Group Inc.](/job/line-cook-prep-cook-at-hornblower-group-inc-5c9dca42-e7cf-567f-acec-262f74e3844e) - [NIGHT COOK (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/night-cook-part-time-at-compass-group-2ca04d74-eac1-521a-a8b8-38518bca9d2b) - [SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/sous-chef-full-time-at-compass-group-85f40c0b-31a4-5f7e-bec5-6e811d8525d2) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-12ddc6dc-6c35-5527-8cc1-fa1e5918b4b8) [Explore all 481 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Boston%2C+MA) ## Cook jobs in Boston: 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 Boston? Metaintro tracks 481 live cook openings from 139 employers in the Boston, MA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Boston pay? The median posted salary is $45,760 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $63,164. Based on the 72% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Boston? Compass Group, Unidine - Revel Scottsdale, Sodexo, and Life Alive have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 139 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 Boston. 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