--- title: "Cook Jobs in Redding, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/redding-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-18T05:50:12.237Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/redding-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/redding-ca/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Redding, CA # Cook Jobs in Redding, CA 13 cook openings are live in the Redding, CA area from 11 employers, led by Dave Friedman Team, Ivy Living, and BrightPath Kids USA. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,402–$41,990 a year (median $38,678), from the 85% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 19, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Redding%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** : 13 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Redding market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $38,678 : 85% 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-level3 jobs Level coverage is 23%. 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 13 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 85% Median experience 2.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,402 P50 $38,678 P75 $41,990 P90 $45,190 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 Redding - 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+Redding%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 Redding, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 13 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 19, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Redding%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Redding Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 13 cook openings across 11 employers establish the current Redding opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dave Friedman Team is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 13 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 Redding market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Dave Friedman TeamStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Ivy Living logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fivyliving.com.ico&sig=S2zPLcTtj9y8MDszehs8hRWuI8OSA8eSurfbxHK57aI) Ivy LivingStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/ivy-living) BrightPath Kids USAStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![El Pollo Loco logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Felpolloloco.com%2Fcontent%2Fimg%2Ffavicon-64x64.png&sig=GzGv5Vuh_MXmCmJp7Xj9SuHVGTbmoDe5v10f4Vv2xt0) El Pollo LocoEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/el-pollo-loco)[Gateway Unified School DistrictStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/gateway-unified-school-district) Pacheco Union ElementaryEmployer profile1Open roles [![Red Robin logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fredrobin.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fredrobin%2Ffavicon%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=chQ-KjY4zv8Mx39SZKwavkgBqDnGsJwivN_csBTS2mE) Red RobinEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/red-robin)[![Retirement Housing Foundation logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgravelcdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fsites%2F66%2F2021%2F12%2F18153631%2FRHF-logo-2022-300x300.png&sig=dsqvGtBaiEBE5-y8yrJIFy1cbHxYMKwiQO9ecrbO1AM) Retirement Housing FoundationEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/retirement-housing-foundation) Live opportunity sample · 13 of 13 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Cook - Pacheco SchoolLive rolePacheco Union ElementaryRedding, CaliforniaPosted Oct 15, 2026](/job/cook-pacheco-school-at-pacheco-union-elementary-301e2f90-8319-5f09-b429-718cb9c4918d)[Sous ChefLive roleIvy LivingRedding, California$51,480Posted Oct 15, 2026](/job/sous-chef-at-ivy-living-7e96f548-c29e-5534-bfdd-cdfd8211ad8c)[Line CookLive roleThe Brunch HouseRedding, California$33,280Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-the-brunch-house-04e783de-6741-5204-9fdb-dbaf2c174b07)[Cook - PM Line Cook (Weekends Required)Entry-levelIvy LivingRedding, California$35,360Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/cook-pm-line-cook-weekends-required-at-ivy-living-943f58db-7a41-5820-babf-6f7461807912)[Cook - Substitute/On-callEntry-levelGateway Unified School DistrictRedding, California$39,915Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/cook-substitute-on-call-at-gateway-unified-school-district-eb5690d7-7662-5068-8e48-44bc69f69bf8)[Popeyes Cook - PTLive roleTravelCenters of AmericaRedding, CaliforniaPosted Sep 14, 2026](/job/popeyes-cook-pt-at-travelcenters-of-america-497381d2-9ccf-5837-90ce-d327d250fd55)[Line CookLive roleDave Friedman TeamRedding, California$37,440Posted Aug 31, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-dave-friedman-team-9392217a-747b-5996-b5b1-31128a0a0900)[Child Care Center CookLive roleBrightPath Kids USARedding, California$35,235Posted Aug 28, 2026](/job/child-care-center-cook-at-cellantenna-corporation-02629458-9a9a-536f-a38a-d8008d6a7664) #### More cook openings in Redding - [Cook · El Pollo Loco](/job/cook-at-el-pollo-loco-60ff4096-1ba3-5536-a562-3c0dacdbab87) - [Cook/ Housekeeper · Retirement Housing Foundation](/job/cook-housekeeper-at-retirement-housing-foundation-c8a9dfff-fab1-56a1-bcc7-f66ff754bfb6) - [(Temporary/Substitute) Food Services Chef · Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College](/job/temporary-substitute-food-services-chef-at-shasta-tehama-trinity-a3924bbe-9232-5ee6-ac28-067bdb60cbb9) - [Line Cook · Red Robin](/job/line-cook-at-red-robin-a1364cb3-2a13-5fd0-9163-2a593d006542) - [Food Prep Cook · Dave Friedman Team](/job/food-prep-cook-at-dave-friedman-team-50b087c3-0611-5f75-9e95-1c2a8c2071a8) [Explore all 13 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Redding%2C+CA) ## Cook jobs in Redding: 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 Redding? Metaintro tracks 13 live cook openings from 11 employers in the Redding, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Redding pay? The median posted salary is $38,678 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,402 to $41,990. Based on the 85% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Redding? Dave Friedman Team, Ivy Living, BrightPath Kids USA, and El Pollo Loco have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 11 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 Redding. 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