--- title: "Cook Jobs in New York City, NY | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/new-york-city-ny" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Cook market brief · New York City, NY # Cook Jobs in New York City, NY 925 cook openings are live in the New York City, NY area from 205 employers, led by Compass Group, DIG INN Chefs-In-Training, and UNI1028MUSHG. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,480–$68,000 a year (median $45,760), from the 82% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 14, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+New+York+City%2C+NY)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 925 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the New York City market. **Companies hiring** : 205 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $45,760 : 82% 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/new-york-city-ny/entry-level)383 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/new-york-city-ny/mid-level)52 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/new-york-city-ny/senior)20 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/cook/locations/new-york-city-ny/lead)9 jobs Level coverage is 50%. 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 925 Hiring employers 205 Salary coverage 82% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 669 97 companies · $42,036 median Established employers 139 48 companies · $56,940 median Top of market 26 17 companies · $85,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $38,480 P50 $45,760 P75 $68,000 P90 $92,100 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 New York City - 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+New+York+City%2C+NY)[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 New York City, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 925 live roles tracked in this market. - 205 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 14, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+New+York+City%2C+NY)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in New York City Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 925 cook openings across 205 employers establish the current New York City 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 196 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 New York City market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 205 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 teams196Open roles DIG INN Chefs-In-TrainingStartups & growing teams119Open roles UNI1028MUSHGStartups & growing teams58Open roles [![Tao Group Hospitality logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftaogroup.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2FSocial-Icon.jpg) Tao Group HospitalityEstablished employers26Open roles](/company/tao-group-hospitality) DIG INN Restaurant TeamsStartups & growing teams18Open roles CellAntenna CorporationStartups & growing teams15Open roles Mezze Culver City LLCStartups & growing teams14Open roles [![Eataly logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eataly.com%2F_nuxt%2Ficons%2Ficon_512x512.1ede12.png&sig=OEQrBGuY8YUgVOP_1iGWtV6lMTo4GTD4jx1T1lBlAzA) EatalyStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/eataly) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 925 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Sous Chef - Jade RabbitEntry-levelThe KimptonNew York, New York](/job/sous-chef-jade-rabbit-at-the-kimpton-4dd61d09-482b-5cd8-a630-d94b8006e6d5)[Line Cook - AmasaLive roleThe KimptonNew York, New York](/job/line-cook-amasa-at-the-kimpton-58acc543-b00e-59b2-aa9e-97a4ad8406b8)[Line Cook - The Jade RabbitLive roleThe KimptonNew York, New York](/job/line-cook-the-jade-rabbit-at-the-kimpton-fc6382a5-0719-54fa-979e-c011136efb61)[PM Line Cook - The Polo BarLive roleThe Polo BarNew York, New York](/job/pm-line-cook-the-polo-bar-at-the-polo-bar-87afd3bd-f4da-57bd-b5da-2db686e0cccb)[Line Cook - Metropolis by Marcus SamuelssonEntry-levelMarcus Samuelsson Restaurant GroupNew York, New York](/job/line-cook-metropolis-by-marcus-samuelsson-at-marcus-samuelsson-8cda7ae3-80a4-5340-89ca-c3cd290feaa6)[Line Cook - Hav & MarEntry-levelMarcus Samuelsson Restaurant GroupNew York, New York](/job/line-cook-hav-and-mar-at-marcus-samuelsson-restaurant-group-4ecb68c8-3be2-5202-95b3-6381079abed9)[High-Volume Production Prep Cook / AssemblerEntry-levelMarcus Samuelsson Restaurant GroupNew York, New York$41,600](/job/high-volume-production-prep-cook-assembler-at-marcus-samuelsson-b1132517-04b7-5a6d-a9c5-8fa939b67683)[Pastry CookMid-levelMarcus Samuelsson Restaurant GroupNew York, New York](/job/pastry-cook-at-marcus-samuelsson-restaurant-group-f84eec51-b722-5fec-85d6-8c35e8571c8e) #### More cook openings in New York City - [Line Cook · Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group](/job/line-cook-at-marcus-samuelsson-restaurant-group-9cc954c6-0744-58f1-bd7a-322bbaf450fc) - [Grill Cook · RJ Lieb NYC Staffing Inc.](/job/grill-cook-at-rj-lieb-nyc-staffing-inc-2a908527-4856-55b7-808f-dc85cf83555d) - [Prep Cook · RJ Lieb NYC Staffing Inc.](/job/prep-cook-at-rj-lieb-nyc-staffing-inc-c5f5bbcb-9f29-583e-9a03-b958329428db) - [CONCESSIONS COOK - Loew's Jersey Theatre · Compass Group](/job/concessions-cook-loews-jersey-theatre-at-compass-group-59881243-8415-5a75-be9c-8a7a1e7f19fe) - [GRILL COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/grill-cook-full-time-and-part-time-at-compass-group-85771313-16ff-5806-827f-9955d7c63b71) - [Sous Chef · Compass Group](/job/sous-chef-at-compass-group-db171ba9-463b-530d-9daf-3445abd10b94) - [COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-94cfdebc-0129-56ac-b9e4-17879a00790a) - [Sr. Chef Manager · Compass Group](/job/sr-chef-manager-at-compass-group-5f360931-df12-5f47-b634-f801e5a0ab53) - [Prep Cook - Bar Verde - NYC Flagship · Nordstrom](/job/prep-cook-bar-verde-nyc-flagship-at-nordstrom-35cb23de-b36d-500b-9a78-7fc5201a9bcb) - [Chef Operator NYC · DIG INN Restaurant Teams](/job/chef-operator-nyc-at-dig-inn-restaurant-teams-5f62223c-fdc3-52a1-af51-eddf47f71806) - [Sous Chef · Residence Inn Gaithersburg](/job/sous-chef-at-residence-inn-gaithersburg-943c515d-e6e8-5e28-a5ec-82b0efeafcfe) - [Pastry Cook - Eataly Soho · Eataly](/job/pastry-cook-eataly-soho-at-eataly-a8de682e-78f5-5f2d-b0c5-b7530e7c3e23) - [Executive Chef - Lead · Monarch Communities](/job/executive-chef-lead-at-monarch-communities-53f45642-9566-52ea-90b5-861f55dab973) - [COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-bf989370-9e05-5de8-b495-6583a5a2e856) - [Senior Executive Chef · Compass Group](/job/senior-executive-chef-at-compass-group-989ea6de-839c-5813-98d6-0b56b804ab47) - [SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/senior-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-e705edc6-e1da-52b8-9d80-755dcb3619aa) [Explore all 925 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+New+York+City%2C+NY) ## Cook jobs in New York City: 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 New York City? Metaintro tracks 925 live cook openings from 205 employers in the New York City, NY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in New York City pay? The median posted salary is $45,760 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,480 to $68,000. Based on the 82% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in New York City? Compass Group, DIG INN Chefs-In-Training, UNI1028MUSHG, and Tao Group Hospitality have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 205 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 New York City. 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