--- title: "Cook Jobs in Newark, NJ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/newark-nj" 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/newark-nj" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/newark-nj/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Newark, NJ # Cook Jobs in Newark, NJ 80 cook openings are live in the Newark, NJ area from 34 employers, led by Compass Group, The Cheesecake Factory, and OTG. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$50,960 a year (median $41,600), from the 76% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Newark%2C+NJ)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 80 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Newark market. **Companies hiring** : 34 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 76% 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/newark-nj/entry-level)18 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/newark-nj/mid-level)8 jobs Senior1 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 35%. 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 80 Hiring employers 34 Salary coverage 76% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 44 15 companies · $37,440 median Established employers 16 8 companies · $48,235 median Top of market 8 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,360 P50 $41,600 P75 $50,960 P90 $61,984 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 Newark - 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+Newark%2C+NJ)[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 Newark, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 80 live roles tracked in this market. - 34 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Newark%2C+NJ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Newark Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 80 cook openings across 34 employers establish the current Newark 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 19 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 Newark market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 34 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 teams19Open roles [![The Cheesecake Factory logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecheesecakefactory.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fcake%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=14P59m6P_BbTuZTKenePCvSntwCyLCqhVu0gS6KaSVY) The Cheesecake FactoryTop of market4Open roles](/company/the-cheesecake-factory)[![OTG logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otgexp.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2Fcropped-OTG-Fav-Icon.jpg&sig=fDLLjsZQyyQ1JSb0iF7g2lQa2PG4VxkliESd0nLgk94) OTGEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/otg) Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![University Hospital logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uhnj.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2Fcropped-UH_Favicon-180x180.png&sig=CWaqj6ASBs4wK9kOdXdHN8kSw7oAHcJYc9F5fr_PjNs) University HospitalEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/university-hospital)[![Whitsons Culinary Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitsons.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2Fcropped-Favicon-Green-Curve-180x180.png&sig=HHtmeR-Pt7do0oXiPlaN-dD6sfC2hlMrUCd5xZUMwDk) Whitsons Culinary GroupStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/whitsonsculinarygroup)[WolfoodsEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/wolfoods) ZinburgerStartups & growing teams3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 80 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [CookLive roleFirst WatchPaterson, New JerseyPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-first-watch-aa043f5b-9bf6-5725-a489-6d3a33b5be8f)[PREP COOK (FULL TIME)Live roleCompass GroupNewark, New Jersey$52,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/prep-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-57d54f2d-e9a2-55ec-911a-d7e45bc26497)[COOK (FULL TIME)Live roleCompass GroupNewark, New Jersey$54,080Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-e0ac69bf-be6d-518d-a1a0-812216a0af57)[CookLive roleFirst WatchElizabeth, New JerseyPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-first-watch-96479c5a-14a1-59ff-a561-a9d5366bdba4)[2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head ChefMid-levelWolfoodsNewark, New Jersey$67,600Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-ac85d1a6-be51-5fae-a0c1-131f25f2230d)[2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) ChefEntry-levelWolfoodsNewark, New Jersey$46,800Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-5fdfb762-cdc1-54c2-a8af-4afdbe925494)[2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous ChefEntry-levelWolfoodsNewark, New Jersey$46,800Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-66304e8a-ca2b-5d45-8baf-a9ec0a61244a)[Cook, Full-timeEntry-levelUniversity HospitalNewark, New Jersey$47,091](/job/cook-full-time-at-university-hospital-7bf41714-f738-5231-bf96-02fe77a90467) #### More cook openings in Newark - [Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time · Whole Foods Market](/job/prepared-foods-cook-food-production-full-time-at-whole-foods-market-47aeffac-6da2-5296-8630-e5ad2ba90556) - [Cook · St. John's Riverside Hospital](/job/cook-at-st-johns-riverside-hospital-074b20ca-65d5-5004-a343-9a988d4c7696) - [Line Cook · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/line-cook-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-6b21b096-853f-51cc-8222-e39e79af1bec) - [Cook - Julia Dyckman School Nutrition · Whitsons Culinary Group](/job/cook-julia-dyckman-school-nutrition-at-whitsons-culinary-group-31025cf9-ef56-50d1-b2b1-f4e69c28ab59) - [CHEF (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/chef-full-time-at-compass-group-2df52b60-9362-508b-a196-1b024a71c229) - [Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time · Whole Foods Market](/job/prepared-foods-cook-food-production-full-time-at-whole-foods-market-ca02b46a-a5b1-5592-bb26-caa5eadd73c3) - [PREP COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/prep-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-bb75b7b3-2d78-5c99-94e4-bd178b91b3a6) - [Grill/Broiler Cook · Ruth’s Chris Steak House](/job/grill-broiler-cook-at-ruths-chris-steak-house-e68604e5-2e11-5bc1-bb2a-07c63f73e273) - [District Executive Chef - Northeast · Aramark Sports + Entertainment](/job/district-executive-chef-northeast-at-aramark-sports-entertainment-4c17d7ad-abd2-52d2-834b-88f6401fae05) - [Cook · The Marchigiano Group](/job/cook-at-the-marchigiano-group-147140d1-7367-5487-9bc9-cf4db5cac6e9) - [Cook · The Marchigiano Group](/job/cook-at-the-marchigiano-group-dd7420fe-6198-528d-b738-fcf8b1c95176) - [Cook · Popeyes](/job/cook-at-popeyes-b3814480-b585-53b6-8243-264c3c04abfb) - [Cook · Popeyes](/job/cook-at-popeyes-dace49c7-2dd7-5892-a920-1ed0f8d3b923) - [PREP COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/prep-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-51f279b4-33b1-511c-95fb-4777b4ebe261) - [PREP COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/prep-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-b4128706-2c79-51c1-bfe8-89b6c77114a1) - [District Chef Needed for School Food Service · Maschio's Food Service](/job/district-chef-needed-for-school-food-service-at-maschios-food-service-f9f640f0-5dde-5849-bfe3-7ab684ee31d2) [Explore all 80 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Newark%2C+NJ) ## Cook jobs in Newark: 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 Newark? Metaintro tracks 80 live cook openings from 34 employers in the Newark, NJ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Newark pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $50,960. Based on the 76% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Newark? Compass Group, The Cheesecake Factory, OTG, and Unidine - Revel Scottsdale have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 34 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 Newark. 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