--- title: "Cook Jobs in Madison, WI | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/madison-wi" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/madison-wi" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/madison-wi/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Madison, WI # Cook Jobs in Madison, WI 161 cook openings are live in the Madison, WI area from 69 employers, led by Qdoba - Roaring Fork, Compass Group, and Food Fight Inc. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,162–$41,600 a year (median $37,440), from the 37% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Madison%2C+WI)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 161 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Madison market. **Companies hiring** : 69 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $37,440 : 37% 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/madison-wi/entry-level)42 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 29%. 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 161 Hiring employers 69 Salary coverage 37% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 65 29 companies · $36,920 median Established employers 29 15 companies Top of market 13 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,162 P50 $37,440 P75 $41,600 P90 $66,880 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 Madison - 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+Madison%2C+WI)[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 Madison, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 161 live roles tracked in this market. - 69 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Madison%2C+WI)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Madison Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 161 cook openings across 69 employers establish the current Madison opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Qdoba - Roaring Fork is one of the most active visible employers, with 16 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 Madison market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 69 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Qdoba - Roaring ForkEmployer profile16Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams8Open roles Food Fight IncStartups & growing teams6Open roles Marcus TheatresStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![NaturPak logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnaturpak.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FNaturpak_Full-Logo_Green_w_Tagline.webp) NaturPakEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/naturpak)[![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) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCEmployer profile6Open roles Dave's Hot Chicken - Roaring ForkEmployer profile4Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 161 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Prep Cook - Janesville Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalJanesville, WisconsinPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-janesville-chilis-at-brinker-international-11d00970-2652-5368-aae8-6feb61612bbb)[Line Cook - Janesville Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalJanesville, WisconsinPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-janesville-chilis-at-brinker-international-3831cd8f-738e-5198-aa4b-381336594d0b)[Line Cook - Madison Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalMadison, WisconsinPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-madison-chilis-at-brinker-international-d43e5bfb-2e69-54d9-ae39-abb301496663)[CookEntry-levelSelect Physical TherapyMadison, Wisconsin$40,497Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-select-physical-therapy-3bfce283-f067-5907-b89d-94130c5dcdde)[Dietary CookLive roleWatertown Health Care CenterWatertown, WisconsinPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/food-service-aide-at-bedrock-healthcare-87253b7e-b783-550b-a9c8-ca169b88a682)[CookEntry-levelKingston of MiamisburgSun Prairie, WisconsinPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-kingston-of-miamisburg-7fd3edd2-61b0-550e-b254-21451e1c3e8a)[CookLive roleKingston of MiamisburgSun Prairie, WisconsinPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-kingston-of-miamisburg-8ed71201-ac22-5ea8-a564-34849e22ab9b)[2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head ChefMid-levelWolfoodsMadison, Wisconsin$67,600Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-4c25c741-2bc2-5325-95ad-7812839dcbeb) #### More cook openings in Madison - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-9fdd1352-7b1c-5260-ac96-b3eac5c1c405) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-f2c22b0c-63c3-52a0-a51f-bd35855aec78) - [Cook, PT · Marcus Theatres](/job/cook-pt-at-marcus-theatres-4e2eaa3c-9de6-5fbd-bb7b-3ae521c3b5a1) - [Market Grille Cook · Hy-Vee](/job/market-grille-cook-at-hy-vee-a5419ec1-e7df-59f8-a7b1-13b959a12013) - [Line Cook - Bessie's Diner · Red Circle Inn](/job/line-cook-bessies-diner-at-red-circle-inn-760173c9-99aa-5408-93cd-3f663d558d37) - [Cook- Morning Shift · Border Foods](/job/cook-morning-shift-at-border-foods-dee83284-161a-5a83-909f-982d75a47c5f) - [Cook- Night Shift · Border Foods](/job/cook-night-shift-at-border-foods-a661bb40-361c-5547-b3ca-229367f85522) - [The Courtyard at Fitchburg - Cook/Chef · Encore Senior Living](/job/the-courtyard-at-fitchburg-cook-chef-at-encore-senior-living-756b2bcc-a9e8-5e57-b8d8-f06ec6d0c8cd) - [Cook · Charter Senior Living of Madison](/job/cook-at-charter-senior-living-of-madison-daea9f99-4baf-553e-b294-593c24b26ea7) - [Cook Lead · The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho](/job/cook-lead-at-the-neighborhood-in-rio-rancho-7f3ef0dd-4e91-5bc6-8bf6-1b11eb71258b) - [Chef, Full-time Day · Kindred Hospital Arlington](/job/chef-full-time-day-at-kindred-hospital-arlington-fa76b2af-1867-57eb-984e-c3a08f99ce55) - [Room Service Line Cook · UW Health](/job/room-service-line-cook-at-uw-health-9a0587a0-e2b9-5314-81d3-31e23fdaacda) - [Cook, PT · Marcus Theatres](/job/cook-pt-at-marcus-theatres-7b6b1098-e604-5a32-87a7-f1579f91bfb4) - [Cook, PT · Marcus Theatres](/job/cook-pt-at-marcus-theatres-edb6fcc4-d5f5-5ad4-8fae-12004104aa4b) - [Chef, Full-time Day · Kindred](/job/chef-full-time-day-at-kindred-9a18fa14-6134-5d8d-adb6-8dbdba2f50c2) - [Chef, Full-time Day · Kindred](/job/chef-full-time-day-at-kindred-56e7e98f-6d46-56bb-8127-71979e82fc90) [Explore all 161 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Madison%2C+WI) ## Cook jobs in Madison: 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 Madison? Metaintro tracks 161 live cook openings from 69 employers in the Madison, WI area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Madison pay? The median posted salary is $37,440 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,162 to $41,600. Based on the 37% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Madison? Qdoba - Roaring Fork, Compass Group, Food Fight Inc, and Marcus Theatres have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 69 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 Madison. 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