--- title: "Cook Jobs in Honolulu, HI | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/honolulu-hi" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/honolulu-hi" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/honolulu-hi/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Honolulu, HI # Cook Jobs in Honolulu, HI 156 cook openings are live in the Honolulu, HI area from 55 employers, led by Zippy's, Sodexo, and Popeyes. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,960–$54,080 a year (median $43,680), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Honolulu%2C+HI)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 156 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Honolulu market. **Companies hiring** : 55 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $43,680 : 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/honolulu-hi/entry-level)47 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/honolulu-hi/mid-level)5 jobs Senior2 jobs Lead+4 jobs Level coverage is 37%. 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 156 Hiring employers 55 Salary coverage 83% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 108 29 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 30 15 companies · $54,000 median Top of market 6 5 companies · $66,414 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,960 P50 $43,680 P75 $54,080 P90 $67,763 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 Honolulu - 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+Honolulu%2C+HI)[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 Honolulu, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 156 live roles tracked in this market. - 55 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Honolulu%2C+HI)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Honolulu Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 156 cook openings across 55 employers establish the current Honolulu opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Zippy's is one of the most active visible employers, with 27 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 Honolulu market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 55 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Zippy's logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzippys.com%2Ffavicon.svg&sig=JDChyEHWjSzThYT2KQrR7XoYgzi8Brjw4SSI7R9wrvc) Zippy'sStartups & growing teams27Open roles](/company/zippy-s)[![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/sodexo)[![Popeyes logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dpopeyes.com%26sz%3D128) PopeyesStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/popeyes-6b67d26e) ArancinoStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![Marriott logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fjw-marriott.marriott.com.ico&sig=eUZYWeMSF6LPGj7l2cochKrNT8F9rIPxyQQTsOFtN-Y) MarriottEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/marriott)[![SSA Group, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthessagroup.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fcropped-favicon-180x180.png&sig=WqZtMSvQCga8PrCEK3Ixs7s6p8uKxMN1znKvjq-uWYE) SSA Group, LLCStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/ssagroup)[![Fellows Hawaii Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffellows-hawaii.com%2Ffavicon.ico) Fellows Hawaii Inc.Startups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/fellows-hawaii-inc) Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla VerdeEmployer profile6Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 156 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Pastry ChefLive roleUnicorn Talent GroupHonolulu, Hawaii$47,840](/job/pastry-chef-at-unicorn-talent-group-8794a908-2997-5d85-bb70-ac7a0d27992e)[Assistant Pantry Cook - Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beachfront ResortEntry-levelHiltonHonolulu, HawaiiPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/assistant-pantry-cook-hilton-hawaiian-village-waikiki-beachfront-09caf5f3-ebe9-5548-a0a4-f234758e9970)[Cook - $22/hrEntry-levelgategroupHonolulu, Hawaii$45,760Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-22-hr-at-gategroup-317b87e5-2661-595a-b590-c4fa697bb424)[School Cook I, II - Likelike ElementaryEntry-levelHawaii State Department of EducationHonolulu, Hawaii$58,188Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/school-cook-i-ii-likelike-elementary-at-hawaii-state-department-of-afa273ac-010a-5970-a8e0-f03f841ab049)[Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full TimeLive roleWhole Foods MarketHonolulu, Hawaii$38,480Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/prepared-foods-cook-food-production-full-time-at-whole-foods-market-fe4d377b-9ec8-5e63-89dc-7f8c511aec2b)[【OPT/J Visa Consideration Possible】Kitchen Staff (Line Cook)Lead+Fellows Hawaii Inc.Honolulu, Hawaii](/job/opt-j-visa-consideration-possible-kitchen-staff-line-cook-at-fellows-1819bdf3-5335-55cd-9dc4-31101d9dfdb6)[Working Sous ChefMid-levelMarriottHonolulu, HawaiiPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/working-sous-chef-at-marriott-1d0e12b7-768e-5062-bcf6-8f9a0027399c)[Breakfast CookLive roleMarriottHonolulu, HawaiiPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/breakfast-cook-at-marriott-c19327dc-9ab9-5869-b98a-564aa3427442) #### More cook openings in Honolulu - [Assistant Pastry Cook · Marriott](/job/assistant-pastry-cook-at-marriott-a43cda5f-1213-5633-851f-0b7b9455d986) - [Kalia Theatre (new Waikiki Luau site under construction) Sous Chef - OEM · Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde](/job/kalia-theatre-new-waikiki-luau-site-under-construction-sous-chef-oem-d2961479-da2f-5fed-8b0f-5d68613d9b42) - [Line Cook · Waialae Country Club](/job/line-cook-at-waialae-country-club-02b2c427-fbee-588a-ba74-9e8731bb3907) - [Pantry Cook · Waialae Country Club](/job/pantry-cook-at-waialae-country-club-573f6081-4b75-56f9-9102-eca8585daa0a) - [Cook Helper · Marriott](/job/cook-helper-at-marriott-083eba2a-e649-5d45-a16f-b76a575fca40) - [Head Cook · Liliʻuokalani Trust](/job/head-cook-at-lili-uokalani-trust-98c4eec2-a069-5224-9672-46cd63bd074b) - [Senior Cook · Sodexo](/job/senior-cook-at-sodexo-abcb744a-0696-5fab-a9b4-83026e4b79bf) - [Sous Chef · Chart House](/job/sous-chef-at-chart-house-4f5da5b5-d212-54e1-afcc-cb0f554c63a8) - [Cook II (On-Call) · Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde](/job/cook-ii-on-call-at-hyatt-centric-san-juan-isla-verde-e3864078-e382-562b-9491-3d961258605b) - [Cook II · Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde](/job/cook-ii-at-hyatt-centric-san-juan-isla-verde-bb1cde7f-c700-51f2-b8b8-c6c7e13b0299) - [Pastry Cook III · Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde](/job/pastry-cook-iii-at-hyatt-centric-san-juan-isla-verde-5b099830-f440-5e2c-b95f-9e9a837c6894) - [Cook - On Call · OKBR Green Manager, LLC](/job/cook-on-call-at-okbr-green-manager-llc-2490ffef-4cb6-50e0-b0b6-8f38e12b8b59) - [Cook · Sodexo](/job/cook-at-sodexo-c796aa61-5c56-503b-9312-8255660d9e71) - [Cook II · Sodexo](/job/cook-ii-at-sodexo-d0831e00-cd0e-5988-9561-7350787b51ab) - [Cook I · Sodexo](/job/cook-i-at-sodexo-4dccfd40-c265-505b-a723-77a9bd7d178f) - [Cook I · Zippy's](/job/cook-i-at-zippys-c8370579-1543-5f1d-9ba9-81bcb6c720a3) [Explore all 156 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Honolulu%2C+HI) ## Cook jobs in Honolulu: 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 Honolulu? Metaintro tracks 156 live cook openings from 55 employers in the Honolulu, HI area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Honolulu pay? The median posted salary is $43,680 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,960 to $54,080. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Honolulu? Zippy's, Sodexo, Popeyes, and Arancino have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 55 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 Honolulu. More markets appear here after they clear Metaintro's data gate. Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Honolulu market. 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