--- title: "Cook Jobs in Memphis, TN | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/memphis-tn" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:00:12.254Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/memphis-tn" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/memphis-tn/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Memphis, TN # Cook Jobs in Memphis, TN 169 cook openings are live in the Memphis, TN area from 66 employers, led by Compass Group, AFD, and Olive Garden. The middle half of posted salaries runs $29,380–$38,480 a year (median $33,280), from the 39% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Memphis%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** : 169 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Memphis market. **Companies hiring** : 66 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $33,280 : 39% 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/memphis-tn/entry-level)42 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Lead+3 jobs Level coverage is 28%. 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 169 Hiring employers 66 Salary coverage 39% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 77 27 companies · $31,200 median Established employers 28 13 companies Top of market 22 6 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $29,380 P50 $33,280 P75 $38,480 P90 $62,680 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 Memphis - 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+Memphis%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 Memphis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 169 live roles tracked in this market. - 66 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Memphis%2C+TN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Memphis Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 169 cook openings across 66 employers establish the current Memphis opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Compass Group is one of the most active visible employers, with 14 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 Memphis market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 66 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams14Open roles [![AFD logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafd.fr%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fafd_theme%2Ffavicon.ico) AFDStartups & growing teams13Open roles](/company/afd)[![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenTop of market8Open roles](/company/olive-garden)[Brinker InternationalTop of market7Open roles](/company/brinker-international) Huey's RestaurantStartups & growing teams7Open roles J. Alexander’s RestaurantsStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/sodexo) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCEmployer profile5Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 169 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Olive Branch Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalOlive Branch, MississippiPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-olive-branch-chilis-at-brinker-international-2be6b7ad-2920-55bd-93da-f7934e255b04)[Line Cook - Memphis Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalMemphis, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-memphis-chilis-at-brinker-international-04347ba0-2683-5797-8ea8-a845efbb14a7)[Line Cook - Wolfchase Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalMemphis, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-wolfchase-chilis-at-brinker-international-d5d3de94-9664-569c-8426-988bf561cc2b)[Line Cook - Cordova Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalMemphis, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-cordova-chilis-at-brinker-international-8ef83021-bb8a-5ac1-bcd1-a86d3ef1eea7)[Line Cook - Collierville Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalCollierville, TennesseePosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-collierville-chilis-at-brinker-international-286bd10c-2138-58ff-a7e2-e774f44f25cf)[Prep Cook - Olive Branch Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalOlive Branch, MississippiPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-olive-branch-chilis-at-brinker-international-9d9f6bde-2ae9-5835-bae8-040d9db0d27e)[Line Cook - Southaven Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalSouthaven, MississippiPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-southaven-chilis-at-brinker-international-d00ff76f-5795-5c02-ad57-ab415dac53aa)[CookEntry-levelSodexoBartlett, Tennessee$29,640Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-sodexo-d2e15b6a-c16b-5d66-89fc-e4c19b1bfeef) #### More cook openings in Memphis - [Dietary Cook · Grand Plains Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center](/job/dietary-cook-at-grand-plains-skilled-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-4bcf72fb-c590-5036-94ee-c80389824f52) - [Dietary Cook · Grand Plains Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center](/job/dietary-cook-at-grand-plains-skilled-nursing-and-rehabilitation-center-b76f92ac-6760-5352-b526-a7a459e94b03) - [Line Cook| Part-Time | Satellite Music Hall in Memphis, Tennessee | Careers · Tahoe Blue Event Center](/job/line-cook-part-time-satellite-music-hall-in-memphis-tennessee-careers-32b1d470-4823-546f-8eb7-0e6147705934) - [Dietary Cook · Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation Center](/job/dietary-cook-at-cordova-wellness-and-rehabilitation-center-35d7ca3c-5f69-5492-9462-a0b9ead04eed) - [Cook - PM Prep · Huey's Restaurant](/job/cook-pm-prep-at-hueys-restaurant-40f57bfc-1ed7-512f-bfe5-ff8749751dc9) - [Cook - Grill · Huey's Restaurant](/job/cook-grill-at-hueys-restaurant-94f18be2-e209-58d1-bb64-07a0077b6f6a) - [Embassy Suites by Hilton - Restaurant Cook · Andy Frain Services](/job/embassy-suites-by-hilton-restaurant-cook-at-andy-frain-services-8eed3fa5-f69c-56cd-add9-be381c56dd26) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-fa195350-5d4e-53e3-924f-401ae83ccee5) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-845417a6-da4d-5ad7-8b81-08ac4c0f9791) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-71088a44-7c43-5884-9824-b23649356c22) - [Banquet Chef · Hilton Memphis](/job/banquet-chef-at-hilton-memphis-d7ceb8d4-2cc3-5869-b174-6bfc5e452384) - [SNR. EXECUTIVE CHEF - Memphis, TN · Compass Group](/job/snr-executive-chef-memphis-tn-at-compass-group-7c16a9ab-215a-5119-ac92-9f28ae5058d7) - [Cook · Bowlero Corp](/job/cook-at-bowlero-corp-bb9ad5d3-0091-52c5-97ef-7874eba964aa) - [Cook - Fry · Huey's Restaurant](/job/cook-fry-at-hueys-restaurant-03ffe8d5-ca91-588e-91a3-14af8245aec9) - [Cook - Full Time - First Shift · Creative Dining Services at Central Christian College of Kansas](/job/cook-full-time-first-shift-at-creative-dining-services-at-central-70a26332-5c8b-5dc8-9b22-f2a5a4bf8d77) - [Fry Cook · PLUNJ](/job/fry-cook-at-plunj-44b9ea81-f0e4-5534-a2a1-0c5cc4fcf657) [Explore all 169 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Memphis%2C+TN) ## Cook jobs in Memphis: 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 Memphis? Metaintro tracks 169 live cook openings from 66 employers in the Memphis, TN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Memphis pay? The median posted salary is $33,280 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $29,380 to $38,480. Based on the 39% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Memphis? Compass Group, AFD, Olive Garden, and Brinker International have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 66 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 Memphis. 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