--- title: "Cook Jobs in Killeen, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/killeen-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/killeen-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/killeen-tx/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Killeen, TX # Cook Jobs in Killeen, TX 92 cook openings are live in the Killeen, TX area from 49 employers, led by Texas Roadhouse Management LLC, Olive Garden, and Popeyes. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,880–$33,280 a year (median $29,120), from the 30% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Killeen%2C+TX)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 92 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Killeen market. **Companies hiring** : 49 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $29,120 : 30% 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/killeen-tx/entry-level)15 jobs Mid-level2 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 21%. 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 92 Hiring employers 49 Salary coverage 30% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 31 19 companies · $29,120 median Top of market 16 6 companies Established employers 11 7 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $22,880 P50 $29,120 P75 $33,280 P90 $39,000 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 Killeen - 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+Killeen%2C+TX)[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 Killeen, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 92 live roles tracked in this market. - 49 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Killeen%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Killeen Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 92 cook openings across 49 employers establish the current Killeen opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Texas Roadhouse Management LLC is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 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 Killeen market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 49 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Texas Roadhouse Management LLCEmployer profile7Open roles [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenTop of market6Open roles](/company/olive-garden)[![Popeyes logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dpopeyes.com%26sz%3D128) PopeyesStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/popeyes-6b67d26e) Solis Management Company, Inc.Employer profile6Open roles [Brinker InternationalTop of market4Open roles](/company/brinker-international) Moore KeithEmployer profile4Open roles Ampler ChickenEmployer profile3Open roles [![LongHorn Steakhouse logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.longhornsteakhouse.com%2Ffavicon.ico) LongHorn SteakhouseEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/longhorn-steakhouse) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 92 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Leander Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalGeorgetown, TexasPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-leander-chilis-at-brinker-international-c9ee7538-df59-5584-8df9-29a68d9f66c4)[Prep Cook - Leander Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalGeorgetown, TexasPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-leander-chilis-at-brinker-international-33a0a8aa-8ea4-55ce-9278-e8bdcf7a81bf)[Line Cook - Georgetown Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalGeorgetown, TexasPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-georgetown-chilis-at-brinker-international-80275327-2137-5554-b1d3-789ba0c0ad5c)[Line Cook - Killeen Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalKilleen, TexasPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-killeen-chilis-at-brinker-international-f521369d-eb23-5385-b9f9-e9b39e25eec7)[CookMid-levelTruewood by Merrill, GeorgetownGeorgetown, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-truewood-by-merrill-georgetown-ef5ada2d-0cf2-58cf-b099-446d2cfa4705)[CookEntry-level1103 Team Member ServicesKilleen, Texas$34,320Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cook-at-1103-team-member-services-cd83be68-7e9f-5f8d-a758-d50a052dc4f1)[Dietary CookLive roleHillside MLGatesville, TexasPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/dietary-cook-at-hillside-ml-4c72c06d-9460-5788-bf14-f8ad2dc609ef)[Killeen 02 (Stan Schlueter) True TX BBQ - Line Cook - Part timeEntry-levelHEBKilleen, TexasPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/killeen-02-stan-schlueter-true-tx-bbq-line-cook-part-time-at-heb-e28a7da3-d512-5099-a982-bb5dc995a35a) #### More cook openings in Killeen - [Cook (FT &PT) · Peregrine Hospitality](/job/cook-ft-and-pt-at-peregrine-hospitality-b2ad6a95-c1d5-5dfa-a2d5-be98d3c86e93) - [Prep Cook (Preparación) · Pluckers Wing Bar](/job/prep-cook-at-pluckers-wing-bar-f5dae297-2f00-52f5-b0ac-2f94f86d0484) - [Snack Bar Attendant Line Cook · Troon](/job/snack-bar-attendant-line-cook-at-troon-c70b5812-015b-52d3-aced-4f785ad808bc) - [Cook · Stoney Brook of Belton](/job/cook-at-stoney-brook-of-belton-c5a7d7eb-4793-57fe-a1e3-557397714c68) - [Cook · Avir at Temple East](/job/cook-at-avir-at-temple-east-739c7f2f-1491-5bc0-91a8-180af10f3c78) - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-0f5c3717-e18c-58fd-bcc1-9e601c0395c2) - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-1525cf2c-0f22-5c76-a67e-f54b76c5a746) - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-65ff0c72-80b5-5b56-8641-72599da9adf3) - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-1adc88fc-8bcf-5b05-a9fc-d135e26bf476) - [COOK Georgetown $15/hour · Mersiosky Sonics](/job/cook-georgetown-15-hour-at-mersiosky-sonics-bf9c3dd3-5b0f-5709-ba4c-738f4bbdac3b) - [COOK Georgetown $15/hour · Mersiosky Sonics](/job/cook-georgetown-15-hour-at-mersiosky-sonics-5a351514-f016-53b2-9e7d-9cbf010e518e) - [Cook · Solis Management Company, Inc.](/job/cook-at-solis-management-company-inc-26b5f260-b1dd-5b34-b8af-21537f5299e6) - [Cook · Solis Management Company, Inc.](/job/cook-at-solis-management-company-inc-75c8b834-dacf-51c1-b9c2-01b84b09c8a8) - [Cook · Solis Management Company, Inc.](/job/cook-at-solis-management-company-inc-690f04d5-ea3c-53be-b340-d13a36337650) - [Cook · Solis Management Company, Inc.](/job/cook-at-solis-management-company-inc-30a28a51-f595-5a33-8a01-72c4cc9e3ee8) - [Cook · Solis Management Company, Inc.](/job/cook-at-solis-management-company-inc-53e23e92-da74-5e2f-b62f-1260b57dc7ba) [Explore all 92 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Killeen%2C+TX) ## Cook jobs in Killeen: 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 Killeen? Metaintro tracks 92 live cook openings from 49 employers in the Killeen, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Killeen pay? The median posted salary is $29,120 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,880 to $33,280. Based on the 30% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Killeen? Texas Roadhouse Management LLC, Olive Garden, Popeyes, and Solis Management Company, Inc. have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 49 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 Killeen. 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