--- title: "Entry-level Cook Jobs in New York City, NY | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/new-york-city-ny" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-15T04:20:12.158Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/new-york-city-ny/entry-level" --- Cook market brief · New York City, NY # Entry-level Cook Jobs in New York City, NY 354 entry-level cook openings are live in the New York City, NY area from 109 employers, led by UNI1028MUSHG, Compass Group, and Tao Group Hospitality. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$58,240 a year (median $45,760), from the 77% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 15, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+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** : 354 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the New York City market. **Companies hiring** : 109 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $45,760 : 77% 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)354 jobs New York City's cook market is led by entry-level openings, with 354 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 354 Hiring employers 109 Salary coverage 77% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 186 53 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 119 27 companies · $50,679 median Top of market 14 9 companies · $80,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,520 P50 $45,760 P75 $58,240 P90 $75,000 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 entry-level 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=Entry-level+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. - 354 live roles tracked in this market. - 109 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 15, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+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 354 cook openings across 109 employers establish the current New York City opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 354 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers UNI1028MUSHG is one of the most active visible employers, with 53 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 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 · 109 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. UNI1028MUSHGStartups & growing teams53Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupEstablished employers48Open 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 employers15Open roles](/company/tao-group-hospitality) Mezze Culver City LLCStartups & growing teams12Open 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) Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New OrleansEstablished employers8Open roles Motek New YorkStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![Pura Vida Miami logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puravidamiami.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=ox-UbyFWJ6THdxP7nDTD0jK4i-JG8AREF_RH3UiR0o4) Pura Vida MiamiStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/pura-vida-miami) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 354 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Chef ManagerEntry-levelCompass GroupStamford, Connecticut$70,000Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/chef-manager-at-compass-group-bb9b3cf6-3af1-51f5-9106-ddd90c3e5d37)[Chef Operator, New York CityEntry-levelDIG INN Restaurant TeamsNew York, New York$80,000Posted Oct 14, 2026](/job/chef-operator-new-york-city-at-dig-inn-restaurant-teams-3c3913c1-eb0d-56a6-9a26-bee2216525d0)[COOK (FULL TIME)Entry-levelCompass GroupNew York, New York$52,000Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-94cfdebc-0129-56ac-b9e4-17879a00790a)[Prep Cook - Bar Verde - NYC FlagshipEntry-levelNordstromNew York, New York$47,632Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/prep-cook-bar-verde-nyc-flagship-at-nordstrom-35cb23de-b36d-500b-9a78-7fc5201a9bcb)[Chef Operator NYCEntry-levelDIG INN Restaurant TeamsNew York, New York$80,000Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/chef-operator-nyc-at-dig-inn-restaurant-teams-5f62223c-fdc3-52a1-af51-eddf47f71806)[Sous Chef (Temporary)Entry-levelFour Seasons Hotel and Residences New OrleansNew York, New York$72,092Posted Oct 13, 2026](/job/sous-chef-temporary-at-four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-new-orleans-b99e1a01-e98d-5694-86fa-fd8dd8bc99fc)[Pastry Cook - Eataly SohoEntry-levelEatalyNew York, New York$35,360Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/pastry-cook-eataly-soho-at-eataly-a8de682e-78f5-5f2d-b0c5-b7530e7c3e23)[Executive Chef - LeadEntry-levelMonarch CommunitiesNew York, New York$197,600Posted Oct 12, 2026](/job/executive-chef-lead-at-monarch-communities-53f45642-9566-52ea-90b5-861f55dab973) [Explore all 354 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Cook+jobs+in+New+York+City%2C+NY) ## Entry-level 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 entry-level cook jobs are open in New York City? Metaintro tracks 354 live entry-level cook openings from 109 employers in the New York City, NY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level cook jobs in New York City pay? The median posted salary is $45,760 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $58,240. Based on the 77% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level cook jobs in New York City? UNI1028MUSHG, Compass Group, Tao Group Hospitality, and Mezze Culver City LLC have the most open entry-level cook roles here right now, out of 109 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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