--- title: "Cook Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:00:12.417Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Chicago, IL # Cook Jobs in Chicago, IL 715 cook openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 193 employers, led by Unidine - Revel Scottsdale, Compass Group, and RPM Italian. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$58,884 a year (median $41,600), from the 78% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 715 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 193 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 78% 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/chicago-il/entry-level)246 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)51 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il/senior)5 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/cook/locations/chicago-il/lead)11 jobs Level coverage is 44%. 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 715 Hiring employers 193 Salary coverage 78% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 472 96 companies · $40,352 median Established employers 107 48 companies · $49,920 median Top of market 41 17 companies · $80,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $41,600 P75 $58,884 P90 $79,600 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 Chicago - 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+Chicago%2C+IL)[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 Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 715 live roles tracked in this market. - 193 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 715 cook openings across 193 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Unidine - Revel Scottsdale is one of the most active visible employers, with 135 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 Chicago market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 193 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleStartups & growing teams135Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams64Open roles RPM ItalianStartups & growing teams26Open roles Best Cafe Enterprises LLCEmployer profile21Open roles [![Heritage Grocers Group, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65b29c80f4dd4c6b570ea309%2F65b29c80f4dd4c6b570ea355_HGG_Favicon_256.png&sig=Jg6tAvqevuNOAO9q3X2Tvht7GdYRwlfaYakzg1MYP4E) Heritage Grocers Group, LLCStartups & growing teams20Open roles](/company/heritagecareersite)[![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoStartups & growing teams13Open roles](/company/sodexo) Goddess and the Baker, LLCEmployer profile12Open roles Dufry CareersEmployer profile10Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 715 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Production Cook (Overnight) at Evanston Hospital- Endeavor Health - Evanston Hospital-FoodLive roleAramarkEvanston, Illinois$37,960Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/production-cook-multiple-shifts-at-evanston-hospital-endeavor-health-61ec1fe1-6262-572b-8359-1501dd34a4e0)[Cook 2Live roleHyattChicago, Illinois$55,473](/job/cook-2-at-hyatt-0a73ac0c-6116-5124-b33d-f1742b08d661)[Sous ChefLive roleCompass GroupChicago, Illinois$65,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sous-chef-at-compass-group-aa581965-2b29-5e0b-8dd3-e7fb12c5759e)[Executive Chef - Chicago Public SchoolsMid-levelHyde Park HospitalityChicago, Illinois$80,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/executive-chef-chicago-public-schools-at-hyde-park-hospitality-b3dbf109-1b9a-5e07-ac0c-a746b4cacb7d)[Hourly Sous ChefLive roleCompass GroupChicago, Illinois$58,240Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/hourly-sous-chef-at-compass-group-d6b39e84-fcb4-58af-8dcc-9771ffc8fd42)[Pantry CookEntry-levelCompass GroupChicago, Illinois$45,760Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/pantry-cook-at-compass-group-b75afbf6-1aca-59cd-a191-679c56479bc1)[COOK (PART TIME)Live roleCompass GroupChicago, Illinois$43,680Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-part-time-at-compass-group-3f36fd72-6583-5b8c-a557-363fa0bb43e2)[COOK (FULL TIME)Live roleCompass GroupChicago, Illinois$44,720Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-fb497bb3-4cfd-5381-a929-afd4962a7312) #### More cook openings in Chicago - [Nutrition Services Assistant (Cook) 7.5hr (2026-2027) · Joliet Public Schools District 86](/job/nutrition-services-assistant-cook-7-5hr-2026-2027-at-joliet-public-44925092-de81-5cfa-94c3-15ecb8811047) - [COOK - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond) · Caesars](/job/cook-full-time-horseshoe-hammond-at-caesars-a0773a58-438f-5432-bee5-3b39ce551b7d) - [Executive Chef · Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans](/job/executive-chef-at-four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-new-orleans-646e2f6a-f6f1-5efb-bf83-3bb7142dc221) - [Cook I - Waldorf Astoria Chicago · Hilton](/job/cook-i-waldorf-astoria-chicago-at-hilton-c33b040f-ae9c-5fdf-8fd3-a61016da8881) - [Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) · Landry's](/job/line-cook-upscale-fine-dining-at-landrys-0c2190e5-84e4-597b-9e0d-db56979a11a7) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-a4cd5e64-9759-59f4-bcd8-683710d3de06) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-822e1c7b-631a-5c0f-918c-f78f4410f9a0) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-39059b49-c518-59db-a171-dd3078c8912c) - [Cook I · Sodexo](/job/cook-i-at-sodexo-9e9f2f65-039a-5b88-a9f2-33d32af346e0) - [Lead Cook · Sodexo](/job/lead-cook-at-sodexo-77e8a39d-3d27-5e08-8938-7edcb6f15aef) - [Cook · HHS Environmental Services, LLC (USA)](/job/cook-at-hhs-environmental-services-llc-usa-cae9f08a-0ad7-5765-99e9-2cf84df9eada) - [Pastry Cook III · Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago](/job/pastry-cook-iii-at-hotel-c0748ebd-805c-50dc-9616-0e9c93ceca20) - [Cook II · Marriott](/job/cook-ii-at-marriott-2e59886f-6f42-5c4c-8a65-ab86f2713818) - [Cook · Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center](/job/cook-at-kenwood-village-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-aebabb8b-e8fd-513a-aba7-2b5f9013cb78) - [Line Cook · Salted](/job/line-cook-at-salted-71d36f99-b9fc-589f-a3be-030516bada7e) - [Lead Line Cook · Salted](/job/lead-line-cook-at-salted-fd5e3ddc-6412-5f17-bcba-a0e565467c62) [Explore all 715 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Cook jobs in Chicago: 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 Chicago? Metaintro tracks 715 live cook openings from 193 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $58,884. Based on the 78% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Chicago? Unidine - Revel Scottsdale, Compass Group, RPM Italian, and Best Cafe Enterprises LLC have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 193 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 Chicago. 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