--- title: "Cook Jobs in Columbus, OH | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/columbus-oh" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:30:12.276Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/columbus-oh" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/columbus-oh/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Columbus, OH # Cook Jobs in Columbus, OH 367 cook openings are live in the Columbus, OH area from 123 employers, led by Bob Evans Restaurants, CAM1009, and StoryPoint. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280–$41,600 a year (median $37,440), from the 49% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 367 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Columbus market. **Companies hiring** : 123 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $37,440 : 49% 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/columbus-oh/entry-level)134 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/columbus-oh/mid-level)5 jobs Senior2 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 39%. 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 367 Hiring employers 123 Salary coverage 49% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 219 54 companies · $35,360 median Established employers 65 24 companies · $51,823 median Top of market 33 13 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $33,280 P50 $37,440 P75 $41,600 P90 $60,000 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 Columbus - 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+Columbus%2C+OH)[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 Columbus, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 367 live roles tracked in this market. - 123 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Columbus Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 367 cook openings across 123 employers establish the current Columbus opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Bob Evans Restaurants is one of the most active visible employers, with 44 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 Columbus market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 123 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Bob Evans RestaurantsStartups & growing teams44Open roles [CAM1009Startups & growing teams30Open roles](/company/cam1009)[![StoryPoint logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorypoint.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fspgsunniva%2Fassets%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png&sig=zJuj4MqAD9XE-tkerxwzWQyEg2_ystCrpvYUZeDGR3Q) StoryPointEstablished employers15Open roles](/company/storypoint)[![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/olive-garden)[AVI FoodsystemsStartups & growing teams13Open roles](/company/avi-foodsystems)[![Kingston of Miamisburg logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrilogyhs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2Ftrilogy-favicon.png&sig=-1LouxY069OlyMYM6kf1Z4euqhs_-nW9Qekhz8b4QYs) Kingston of MiamisburgTop of market11Open roles](/company/kingston-of-miamisburg)[![Red Lobster logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Factivatecdn.azureedge.net%2Factivatedata%2F35Content%2FRedLobster%2FImages%2Fog-logo.webp) Red LobsterEstablished employers10Open roles](/company/red-lobster) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCStartups & growing teams8Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 367 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Polaris Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalColumbus, OhioPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-polaris-chilis-at-brinker-international-8b6d1cb2-37ed-5337-96e3-26188326f1b7)[Line Cook - Hamilton Quarter Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalColumbus, OhioPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-hamilton-quarter-chilis-at-brinker-international-c44466d5-eadd-5692-bedb-c1d98e89cd8f)[Line Cook - Sawmill Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalColumbus, OhioPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-sawmill-chilis-at-brinker-international-31452e68-d26a-58bf-80d9-571647d5e8e2)[CookEntry-levelStoryPointGahanna, OhioPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-storypoint-5f2bafb7-97d6-566c-b7c5-3f12817f8aa5)[CookEntry-levelStoryPointGahanna, OhioPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-storypoint-8c3eae13-d410-5c59-afe7-6b06625085c5)[Little West Tavern Sous ChefLive roleThe AdolphusColumbus, Ohio$60,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/little-west-tavern-sous-chef-at-the-adolphus-b7ad51d2-6213-5a61-9135-a0f3f4c98998)[Cook IIEntry-levelSodexoColumbus, Ohio$39,520Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-ii-at-sodexo-ec4b8c34-40a3-5a25-af37-c883d6bd2b4d)[Sous Chef | Dublin AC HotelEntry-levelShanerDublin, OhioPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/sous-chef-dublin-ac-hotel-at-shaner-2541b5bb-64c0-5f26-9236-bf567f9c7f43) #### More cook openings in Columbus - [Cook · StoryPoint](/job/cook-at-storypoint-463631c4-3e46-58ed-9443-89ce15aed076) - [Cook - BRU Burger Bar | Westerville, OH · Cunningham Restaurant Group](/job/cook-bru-burger-bar-westerville-oh-at-cunningham-restaurant-group-2d54db70-9498-5951-9c26-5c1d1cd752e5) - [Cook - BRU Burger Bar | Westerville, OH · Cunningham Restaurant Group](/job/cook-bru-burger-bar-westerville-oh-at-cunningham-restaurant-group-0e062c4e-4617-5f63-af59-a6483d479c73) - [Cook · Eagle Ridge](/job/cook-at-eagle-ridge-4e611458-f297-59de-b3c8-1c6287b9185e) - [Line Cook, PM Shift · Crescent Hotels & Resorts](/job/line-cook-pm-shift-at-crescent-hotels-and-resorts-36c01468-acb3-5fd4-8182-fbd7d2190c6e) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-fe9c6ced-351b-54eb-8242-6e44bdf9d5cd) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-dba6065f-ad18-5f88-a999-62e5058144af) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-2d19d34d-7df2-561a-89b5-f07bdec58cca) - [SOUS CHEF-COLUMBUS · CAM1009](/job/sous-chef-columbus-at-cam1009-f3d89dd4-2c6f-540b-840c-83ab75478c26) - [Cook · StoryPoint](/job/cook-at-storypoint-2f9fbd2c-9864-5d80-8f83-7bcc03b3239d) - [Cook · Independence Village](/job/cook-at-independence-village-8e8d2701-9f09-5afc-8e20-c024d5f7dfd2) - [Cook · StoryPoint](/job/cook-at-storypoint-8cf7b5f4-3aa7-5a24-a5af-d5229e12316c) - [Line Cook (Grill and Saute) · Three Creeks Kitchen + Cocktails](/job/line-cook-grill-and-saute-at-three-creeks-kitchen-cocktails-365e66aa-7366-5626-b102-3f8aeb204a8c) - [SOUS CHEF-COLUMBUS · CAM1009](/job/sous-chef-columbus-at-cam1009-9b195a41-5420-59b6-9eeb-1f162f112789) - [Cook · Pickerington Local School District](/job/cook-at-pickerington-local-school-district-c45a0afd-a0ed-596e-af60-20d0d7a12d33) - [Food Service - Production Coordinator/Sous Chef · Nationwide Children's Hospital](/job/food-service-production-coordinator-sous-chef-at-nationwide-childrens-bb080123-e9a7-50e3-ab53-a051b368016e) [Explore all 367 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Columbus%2C+OH) ## Cook jobs in Columbus: 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 Columbus? Metaintro tracks 367 live cook openings from 123 employers in the Columbus, OH area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Columbus pay? The median posted salary is $37,440 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280 to $41,600. Based on the 49% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Columbus? Bob Evans Restaurants, CAM1009, StoryPoint, and Olive Garden have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 123 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 Columbus. 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