--- title: "Cook Jobs in Oakland, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/oakland-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:20:12.243Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/oakland-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/oakland-ca/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Oakland, CA # Cook Jobs in Oakland, CA 283 cook openings are live in the Oakland, CA area from 110 employers, led by Compass Group, Franchisee, and Ivy Living. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$59,070 a year (median $47,840), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 283 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Oakland market. **Companies hiring** : 110 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $47,840 : 83% 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/oakland-ca/entry-level)106 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/oakland-ca/mid-level)7 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/oakland-ca/senior)7 jobs Lead+3 jobs Level coverage is 43%. 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 283 Hiring employers 110 Salary coverage 83% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 188 56 companies · $43,680 median Established employers 62 28 companies · $56,992 median Top of market 13 10 companies · $117,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $41,600 P50 $47,840 P75 $59,070 P90 $85,000 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 cook listings in Oakland - 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+Oakland%2C+CA)[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 Oakland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 283 live roles tracked in this market. - 110 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Oakland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 283 cook openings across 110 employers establish the current Oakland 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 62 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 Oakland market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 110 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 teams62Open roles ![Franchisee logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dfranchisee.com%26sz%3D128) FranchiseeStartups & growing teams13Open roles [![Ivy Living logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fivyliving.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fivyliving%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png&sig=xKqBy00g3bHncmjDkHL4bWuLjPw5hglMSjlhZFjFsFk) Ivy LivingStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/ivy-living)[![Wingstop logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwingstop.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fv%3D2&sig=dTEP19qvodTvjyV7at2Y0ir5pXxJ_hnOXLneml4IuLI) WingstopEstablished employers8Open roles](/company/wingstop)[![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/olive-garden) Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleStartups & growing teams6Open roles 1 Hotel Austin, L.L.C.Established employers5Open roles [![AubergeCollection logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdreffui1gbt6t.cloudfront.net%2Fimages%2FAC_Primary_Logo_Color-1.svg) AubergeCollectionEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/aubergecollection) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 283 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Fremont Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalFremont, CaliforniaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-fremont-chilis-at-brinker-international-0d45bc73-598e-53be-91c8-26e6d8226aa5)[Line Cook - San Leandro Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalSan Leandro, CaliforniaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-san-leandro-chilis-at-brinker-international-bae53469-b707-53d0-a1b1-6ed26e83a107)[Cook - Windsor OaklandLive roleBay Marina Post AcuteOakland, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-windsor-oakland-at-bay-marina-post-acute-061b0925-57d1-5734-be76-3fde19e3e67e)[Pastry Chef de PartieEntry-levelAubergeCollectionNapa, California$54,080Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pastry-chef-de-partie-at-aubergecollection-34e4c8d4-8514-59a5-bdee-b44414e65095)[Dietary Cook Part timeLive rolePACSSunnyvale, California$54,080Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dietary-cook-part-time-at-pacs-5b8f47fa-4ccc-597a-9a50-f4f82f90e6e4)[Cook Experience CuratorLive rolecouryhospitalitySunnyvale, California$47,840Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-experience-curator-at-couryhospitality-893be0ca-3632-5639-96fb-422e050c7fd4)[Cook Experience Curator - AMLive rolecouryhospitalitySunnyvale, California$47,840Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-experience-curator-am-at-couryhospitality-a5166562-8769-50c4-9300-ff72242ad65c)[COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)Live roleCompass GroupSan Mateo, California$47,840Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-full-time-and-part-time-at-compass-group-bafda1a8-50ae-5d25-9e1f-3541801eebff) #### More cook openings in Oakland - [Cook 2 · Cache Creek Casino Resort](/job/cook-2-at-cache-creek-casino-resort-ce1afe13-94ec-5a1c-b294-eb9ec239e6b1) - [Line Cook · Andre-Boudin Bakeries](/job/line-cook-at-andre-boudin-bakeries-b42517a5-6ca4-5cd0-bd7c-b772af992844) - [Executive Chef –Upscale Full Service · Gecko Hospitality](/job/executive-chef-upscale-full-service-at-gecko-hospitality-bef74b88-f061-5817-9e3c-ccb36fc56ffc) - [MED CTR COOK PD Detail – UCSF · UCSF](/job/med-ctr-cook-pd-detail-ucsf-at-ucsf-981da9d7-6511-573f-b455-4477819bb335) - [PM line cook · PLUNJ](/job/pm-line-cook-at-plunj-b822b79e-c054-5466-b74a-f57aee670192) - [Prep Cook in San Mateo, California | Careers · The Cheesecake Factory](/job/prep-cook-in-san-mateo-california-careers-at-the-cheesecake-factory-870e3f3e-8506-5f64-9961-68cf8682e2b5) - [MED CTR COOK PD Detail – UCSF · UCSF](/job/med-ctr-cook-pd-detail-ucsf-at-ucsf-a30a0cda-9d36-5934-8615-cf057cae4662) - [Executive Sous Chef · Pinstripes](/job/executive-sous-chef-at-pinstripes-fc18ec70-5915-58b8-827d-cace2892b54b) - [Residential Prep Cook · Archway Recovery Services Inc](/job/residential-prep-cook-at-archway-recovery-services-inc-863c54a9-326f-548e-8924-4c1151732a59) - [Cook · Fremont Unified School District](/job/cook-at-fremont-unified-school-district-13995fc7-93a0-5010-b809-472bd677e3f4) - [COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-f1adf47c-cdd7-5c09-a82e-b43b7bd9b634) - [Dietary Cook - Part Time · PACS](/job/dietary-cook-part-time-at-pacs-8d6862c9-b6b0-5074-ae0b-5f37e90559f3) - [Lead Pastry Cook (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/lead-pastry-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-6177a60e-115e-5e96-9850-db097faa7950) - [Food & Nutrition Services Cook/Baker @ Gregory Gardens Elementary #5475 · Mt. Diablo Unified School District](/job/food-and-nutrition-services-cook-baker-gregory-gardens-elementary-24109507-080d-52e9-a90f-09fd45ba506c) - [Sous Chef-Banquets · Cache Creek Casino Resort](/job/sous-chef-banquets-at-cache-creek-casino-resort-aadf421b-5840-5365-9e07-be6d02ea4a85) - [Executive Chef · Pyramid AZB Management LLC](/job/executive-chef-at-pyramid-azb-management-llc-8d894aa9-b7f6-59d6-a4b4-2d906b717795) [Explore all 283 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA) ## Cook jobs in Oakland: 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 Oakland? Metaintro tracks 283 live cook openings from 110 employers in the Oakland, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Oakland pay? The median posted salary is $47,840 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $59,070. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Oakland? Compass Group, Franchisee, Ivy Living, and Wingstop have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 110 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 Oakland. [San Francisco, CA](/jobs/cook/locations/san-francisco-ca)[San Jose, CA](/jobs/cook/locations/san-jose-ca)[Santa Rosa, CA](/jobs/cook/locations/santa-rosa-ca)[Stockton, CA](/jobs/cook/locations/stockton-ca)[Sacramento, CA](/jobs/cook/locations/sacramento-ca)[Salinas, CA](/jobs/cook/locations/salinas-ca) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Oakland market. 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