--- title: "Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/knoxville-tn" 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/knoxville-tn" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/knoxville-tn/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Knoxville, TN # Cook Jobs in Knoxville, TN 272 cook openings are live in the Knoxville, TN area from 73 employers, led by K-VA-T Food Stores Inc, Weigel Stores, Inc., and StoryPoint. The middle half of posted salaries runs $29,900–$37,440 a year (median $33,280), from the 38% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Knoxville%2C+TN)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 272 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Knoxville market. **Companies hiring** : 73 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $33,280 : 38% 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/knoxville-tn/entry-level)33 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Level coverage is 13%. 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 272 Hiring employers 73 Salary coverage 38% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 120 33 companies · $32,500 median Established employers 41 13 companies Top of market 28 9 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $29,900 P50 $33,280 P75 $37,440 P90 $52,540 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 Knoxville - 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+Knoxville%2C+TN)[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 Knoxville, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 272 live roles tracked in this market. - 73 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Knoxville%2C+TN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Knoxville Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 272 cook openings across 73 employers establish the current Knoxville opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers K-VA-T Food Stores Inc is one of the most active visible employers, with 46 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 Knoxville market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 73 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. K-VA-T Food Stores IncEmployer profile46Open roles [![Weigel Stores, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weigels.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F07%2Fw.png&sig=Gl4ekyLIbLsgmowios8S9LBMPbFMLXZYeT4nHl65SH4) Weigel Stores, Inc.Startups & growing teams43Open roles](/company/weigel-stores-inc)[![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 employers10Open roles](/company/storypoint) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCStartups & growing teams9Open roles [![Rafferty's, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fraffertys.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2Fcropped-icon-site-180x180.png&sig=0e-W8s6MXuWrrGM86dKNNeGWNNI5yripWzgO4KzPlPU) Rafferty's, Inc.Top of market8Open roles](/company/rafferty-s-inc)[![Red Lobster logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Factivatecdn.azureedge.net%2Factivatedata%2F35Content%2FRedLobster%2FImages%2Fog-logo.webp) Red LobsterEstablished employers8Open roles](/company/red-lobster)[![Calhoun's logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalhouns.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2Fcropped-callogo-180x180.png&sig=aDvCpRVj9SGjV3gLsya3_9nu_Zm3WVb1ocPA9wQwxYc) Calhoun'sStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/calhoun-s) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.Employer profile7Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 272 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Knoxville Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalKnoxville, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-knoxville-chilis-at-brinker-international-6fe03fe3-0761-56a3-9ceb-bdd827a71f77)[Prep Cook - North Knoxville Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalKnoxville, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-north-knoxville-chilis-at-brinker-international-35c594db-a1f4-51b6-8e0b-f585345242b4)[Line Cook - North Knoxville Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalKnoxville, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-north-knoxville-chilis-at-brinker-international-75add719-c6b4-5bed-be76-0fa0bbb41714)[Prep Cook - Turkey Creek Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalKnoxville, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-turkey-creek-chilis-at-brinker-international-75ab3907-b19e-5411-beed-dda7b39e9df8)[Line Cook - Turkey Creek Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalKnoxville, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-turkey-creek-chilis-at-brinker-international-d475283c-d5f0-5c07-a171-b1226fdc5cc9)[Line CookEntry-levelCovenant Living at the HolmstadMaryville, Tennessee$33,280Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-covenant-living-at-the-holmstad-559b544d-101b-5c5d-9159-2a8cffc584e1)[Catering Executive Chef - Univ of Tennessee - KnoxvilleMid-levelAramarkKnoxville, TennesseePosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/catering-executive-chef-univ-of-tennessee-knoxville-at-aramark-88006cf0-72de-55cb-8858-4e344a67bf04)[CookLive roleExpress Employment ProfessionalsSevierville, Tennessee$32,240Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-express-employment-professionals-37dbd787-46d2-5c05-9900-eb79d58785e1) #### More cook openings in Knoxville - [Prep Cook · Texas Roadhouse Management LLC](/job/prep-cook-at-texas-roadhouse-management-llc-71b06bac-aa2a-5fee-b003-c4b7411fee2a) - [Line Cook - Broil/Grill · Texas Roadhouse Management LLC](/job/line-cook-broil-grill-at-texas-roadhouse-management-llc-3f734cb9-00a1-5ad7-b39c-eee0515c6a1e) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-f456b69d-76df-5090-a437-191edf22a5e9) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-b53004bc-8f0e-5616-8639-b79eef435046) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-332a83eb-7853-594b-8094-d5efcbe80a8e) - [Cook - Calhouns Pellissippi · Calhoun's](/job/cook-calhouns-pellissippi-at-calhouns-f9eb19f6-8e60-5e95-b11e-d7933def57a0) - [Banquet Cook - Neyland · Calhoun's](/job/banquet-cook-neyland-at-calhouns-0aab9a89-2980-5d95-b393-be4b70a81878) - [Cook - Turkey Creek · Calhoun's](/job/cook-turkey-creek-at-calhouns-f2cfae3e-8397-54cc-8f45-cf4d89147f03) - [Camp Social Prep Cook · Wilderness Resort](/job/camp-social-prep-cook-at-wilderness-resort-c11d8bc0-ee29-5fb0-9a00-ad53b1a376c5) - [Cook · Independence Village](/job/cook-at-independence-village-9a5e13d9-8f2f-5876-9d66-06ae03879c8a) - [Cook · StoryPoint](/job/cook-at-storypoint-6bb45e53-b621-5414-910e-6014640e37a0) - [Cook · StoryPoint](/job/cook-at-storypoint-2fde58ea-dc8a-5aee-9224-e09d89ee2e8d) - [Chef Manager · Redd Hospitality](/job/chef-manager-at-redd-hospitality-34b97e5c-0e97-51bc-9d3c-9ac4a07bb1af) - [Sous Chef - Knoxville, TN · Compass Group](/job/sous-chef-knoxville-tn-at-compass-group-b30fa38d-50a7-57d1-89ca-49c98c2fa618) - [Sous Chef · StoryPoint](/job/sous-chef-at-storypoint-1b8fbf02-de9b-568a-bcf2-b26873f8031a) - [Sous Chef · Independence Village](/job/sous-chef-at-independence-village-06d57175-1271-5b9b-b4ba-97a63b788182) [Explore all 272 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Knoxville%2C+TN) ## Cook jobs in Knoxville: 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 Knoxville? Metaintro tracks 272 live cook openings from 73 employers in the Knoxville, TN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Knoxville pay? The median posted salary is $33,280 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $29,900 to $37,440. Based on the 38% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Knoxville? K-VA-T Food Stores Inc, Weigel Stores, Inc., StoryPoint, and Texas Roadhouse Management LLC have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 73 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 Knoxville. 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[Entry-level Cook](/jobs/cook/locations/knoxville-tn/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Knoxville market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Knoxville cook market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your cook search where the market is active now. 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