--- title: "Cook Jobs in Fayetteville, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/fayetteville-nc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/fayetteville-nc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/fayetteville-nc/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Fayetteville, NC # Cook Jobs in Fayetteville, NC 54 cook openings are live in the Fayetteville, NC area from 24 employers, led by Pinehurst Careers, Hwy 55, and PLUNJ. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,360–$31,720 a year (median $26,000), from the 48% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Fayetteville%2C+NC)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 54 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Fayetteville market. **Companies hiring** : 24 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $26,000 : 48% 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/fayetteville-nc/entry-level)16 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 35%. 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 54 Hiring employers 24 Salary coverage 48% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 33 11 companies · $26,000 median Established employers 7 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $22,360 P50 $26,000 P75 $31,720 P90 $34,060 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 Fayetteville - 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+Fayetteville%2C+NC)[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 Fayetteville, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 54 live roles tracked in this market. - 24 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Fayetteville%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Fayetteville Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 54 cook openings across 24 employers establish the current Fayetteville opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Pinehurst Careers is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 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 Fayetteville market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 24 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Pinehurst CareersStartups & growing teams6Open roles Hwy 55Startups & growing teams5Open roles PLUNJStartups & growing teams5Open roles Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.Employer profile4Open roles [![Elliott's on Linden logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cdn.getbento.com%2FPUGc4uMTZaU7771olR4A_chicken-favicon.png&sig=98yJiULWaVz4eViIuHH-qGgiqunuj3tQTHWzWTceRSg) Elliott's on LindenStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/elliott-s-on-linden)[![Qdoba logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fqdoba.com%2Ffavicon.ico) QdobaStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/qdoba)[![Chuy's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.chuys.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2Ffavicon.ico) Chuy'sEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/chuy-s) Dave Friedman TeamEmployer profile2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 54 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Cross Creek Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalFayetteville, North CarolinaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-cross-creek-chilis-at-brinker-international-6a92f06f-9b35-545f-87b9-410d59923a63)[Cook IEntry-levelSodexoFayetteville, North Carolina$33,280Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-i-at-sodexo-5e5ea725-9b5f-5dab-b460-924dea7f4fb8)[Am Line CookLive roleDave Friedman TeamFayetteville, North CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/am-line-cook-at-dave-friedman-team-2d40c6e3-01ef-58ea-b77f-79e7a22b36ca)[Line Cook IIISeniorMain EventFayetteville, North Carolina$34,840Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/line-cook-iii-at-main-event-d1c23fef-331d-520c-bc25-01d65d2cbfaa)[Prep Cook, Jim 'N Nick's Fayetteville, NC! Earn $15-$20 an hour!Entry-levelJim N NicksFayetteville, North Carolina$31,200Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/prep-cook-jim-n-nicks-fayetteville-nc-earn-15-20-an-hour-at-jim-n-c173807d-dc06-5025-8855-3ae76d6b6865)[Line Cook, Jim 'N Nick's Fayetteville, NC, Earn $15-$20/hr!Live roleJim N NicksFayetteville, North Carolina$31,200Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/line-cook-jim-n-nicks-fayetteville-nc-earn-15-20-hr-at-jim-n-nicks-4efcf163-9803-5c81-9b8b-1b687905f5b9)[Cook-Deuce-Full TimeEntry-levelPinehurst CareersPinehurst, North Carolina$37,440Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/cook-deuce-full-time-at-pinehurst-careers-8d5d8dc4-d3da-57d0-bbe7-25500794fcb2)[Executive ChefLive roleDave Friedman TeamFayetteville, North CarolinaPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/executive-chef-at-dave-friedman-team-3148855b-f292-5865-a696-f9df0e8e4ad9) #### More cook openings in Fayetteville - [Signature Chef de Cuisine-Pinehurst No.7 & No.9-Exempt · Pinehurst Careers](/job/signature-chef-de-cuisine-pinehurst-no-7-and-no-9-exempt-at-pinehurst-9cc724ae-2c26-5c59-bbed-93fdf084dff5) - [Line Cook II · Main Event](/job/line-cook-ii-at-main-event-e3a4268d-b184-53e3-829a-26d31bd5864b) - [Cook-PL8TE-Full Time · Pinehurst Careers](/job/cook-pl8te-full-time-at-pinehurst-careers-46939f77-523f-572d-b799-f4a730cfebb6) - [Cook-No.9-Full Time · Pinehurst Careers](/job/cook-no-9-full-time-at-pinehurst-careers-c54614d8-147d-5849-8081-3173042de8cd) - [Cook · Hickory Tavern](/job/cook-at-hickory-tavern-4d4ee5ef-e43f-522d-adc2-4984ea1a9b85) - [Tortilla/Prep Cook · Chuy's](/job/tortilla-prep-cook-at-chuys-1486ebe6-b56f-5c5e-a42b-80a54b6694f7) - [Line Cook · Chuy's](/job/line-cook-at-chuys-4331e612-ad8a-559d-be27-a959550e298a) - [Child Care Center Cook · Learning Care Group](/job/child-care-center-cook-at-learning-care-group-214b4c2e-1695-57fd-bab0-6b2aefaf3093) - [Line Cook- Sly Fox · Elliott's on Linden](/job/line-cook-sly-fox-at-elliotts-on-linden-5f1c38f6-a544-520f-9b2b-b072f153b194) - [Lead Cook · Elliott's on Linden](/job/lead-cook-at-elliotts-on-linden-adc181b2-71a6-5650-befb-9c3d0c9ed988) - [Prep Cook- Elliott's on Linden · Elliott's on Linden](/job/prep-cook-elliotts-on-linden-at-elliotts-on-linden-aae7feba-eccc-5a65-b600-847cec3bff0b) - [Line cook- Elliott's on Linden · Elliott's on Linden](/job/line-cook-elliotts-on-linden-at-elliotts-on-linden-dfd17896-e46b-54b0-bc5f-82b939cd7f42) - [Line Cook · Olive Garden](/job/line-cook-at-olive-garden-83c6341a-7fb8-5536-9d3d-5ee567924bf7) - [Prep Cook · Olive Garden](/job/prep-cook-at-olive-garden-ae59c366-5ed1-576d-8c38-b6c7a3e6dae0) - [Line Cook/Prep Cook · Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen](/job/line-cook-prep-cook-at-cheddars-scratch-kitchen-8db8e377-db40-5ed5-97cf-cdb9df406142) - [Line Cook · PLUNJ](/job/line-cook-at-plunj-7872f26f-8a7a-55c8-b0c5-f83f6ad05934) [Explore all 54 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Fayetteville%2C+NC) ## Cook jobs in Fayetteville: 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 Fayetteville? Metaintro tracks 54 live cook openings from 24 employers in the Fayetteville, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Fayetteville pay? The median posted salary is $26,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,360 to $31,720. Based on the 48% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Fayetteville? Pinehurst Careers, Hwy 55, PLUNJ, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 24 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 Fayetteville. 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