--- title: "Cook Jobs in Richmond, VA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/richmond-va" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/richmond-va" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/richmond-va/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Richmond, VA # Cook Jobs in Richmond, VA 231 cook openings are live in the Richmond, VA area from 93 employers, led by Compass Group, Olive Garden, and Potomac Family Dining Group. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280–$42,900 a year (median $37,440), from the 61% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Richmond%2C+VA)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 231 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Richmond market. **Companies hiring** : 93 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $37,440 : 61% 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/richmond-va/entry-level)57 jobs Mid-level4 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/richmond-va/senior)7 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 30%. 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 231 Hiring employers 93 Salary coverage 61% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 114 43 companies · $35,360 median Established employers 50 21 companies · $46,800 median Top of market 18 8 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $33,280 P50 $37,440 P75 $42,900 P90 $67,240 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 Richmond - 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+Richmond%2C+VA)[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 Richmond, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 231 live roles tracked in this market. - 93 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Richmond%2C+VA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Richmond Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 231 cook openings across 93 employers establish the current Richmond 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 20 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 Richmond market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 93 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 teams20Open roles [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/olive-garden) Potomac Family Dining GroupEmployer profile10Open roles [![Sonic Drive-In logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonicdrivein.com%2Fbrands%2Fsdi%2Fandroid-chrome-192x192.png&sig=5Va26DZxYZUVViK7ZCTsxc-1uog8tYrj_2EQdDTgfrQ) Sonic Drive-InStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/sonic-drive-in)[![Thompson Hospitality Corporation logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.getbento.com%2FAmgbmSr3SUK9gdPuWZxD_thompsonlogo.png%3Fw%3D600%26fit%3Dmax%26auto%3Dcompress%2Cformat%26cs%3Dorigin%26h%3D600) Thompson Hospitality CorporationEstablished employers8Open roles](/company/thompson-hospitality-corporation)[WolfoodsEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/wolfoods) Capital Ale HouseEmployer profile6Open roles EAT Restaurant PartnersStartups & growing teams6Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 231 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Prep Cook - Chester Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalChester, VirginiaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-chester-chilis-at-brinker-international-f735b1e3-85ab-5d7a-a394-6b3826e0f135)[Line Cook - Chesterfield Crossing Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalMidlothian, VirginiaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-chesterfield-crossing-chilis-at-brinker-international-1eb4f988-09bf-574b-9502-249483bafd97)[Prep Cook - Chesterfield Crossing Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalMidlothian, VirginiaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-chesterfield-crossing-chilis-at-brinker-international-6b22dde4-d199-54d9-a696-4a390dba68ae)[Cook-Sonic Drive In Mechanicsville VALive roleSonic Drive-InMechanicsville, Virginia$24,960Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-sonic-drive-in-mechanicsville-va-at-sonic-drive-in-c9190061-8b69-5d70-9a4f-d93a4f517bcb)[Pastry Chef Shenandoah Mansions Richmond VAEntry-levelASH People LLCRichmond, Virginia$60,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pastry-chef-shenandoah-mansions-richmond-va-at-ash-people-llc-75c63e63-4ed9-5f15-b3da-ee811fd84d97)[Sous ChefEntry-levelVirginianRichmond, VirginiaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/sous-chef-at-virginian-5b737034-a62c-5202-8558-fcb8bceec408)[CookLive roleEagle RidgeMidlothian, VirginiaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-eagle-ridge-b55b9676-a79c-5ab1-b488-90150b615266)[Sous Chef - BanquetLive roleWhite LodgingRichmond, VirginiaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/sous-chef-banquet-at-white-lodging-b1ec7aca-8bdb-580f-8aab-622b5b4c187c) #### More cook openings in Richmond - [Child Care Center Cook, Childtime on Alverser Drive · Learning Care Group](/job/child-care-center-cook-childtime-on-alverser-drive-at-learning-care-ef0c8c96-83ef-5cb8-a4f8-09820d828d65) - [Line Cook · Conejo Cocina Mexicana](/job/line-cook-at-conejo-cocina-mexicana-1845a324-a1f7-5d3a-b103-63d6b60cb4a5) - [Line Cook · The Granite Grill](/job/line-cook-at-the-granite-grill-f739d0ea-062d-5b6c-acf4-1988b6e85403) - [Cook · Sonic Drive-In](/job/cook-at-sonic-drive-in-2de0ded9-2495-5ad4-9348-374be756a1e8) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-eafff690-b2eb-5dac-9b5b-8c6b4d9a9be5) - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-094a04b0-3398-537e-903d-54ffef9e2059) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-7de3f384-6539-5594-b9e9-9488fea8d75e) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-ca771fe5-bc43-575c-89e7-88247490a096) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-f6b705eb-ce1b-5dd6-83c0-742154cac3b2) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-16172ce4-9cfe-50cd-9b27-a3946b4f3500) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-5a5407da-217c-5dd7-bb54-3097338fd29b) - [Lead Cook · Wegmans Food Markets](/job/lead-cook-at-wegmans-food-markets-7a5a3b79-fb1e-5c17-bff1-d96d82615fef) - [Line Cook · Schulte Companies](/job/line-cook-at-schulte-companies-db615d06-2fd4-5d6b-9da6-9c2aff55c240) - [Lead Cook · Wegmans](/job/lead-cook-at-wegmans-754fdaa2-4273-5bdb-a741-251775cb1d84) - [Line Cook · AreasUSAInc](/job/line-cook-at-areasusainc-b120c7c1-48cb-55f5-8dea-ac1618468d61) - [Cook · Wegmans Food Markets](/job/cook-at-wegmans-food-markets-a7316d2e-12c4-5bf6-b16f-e69cdba65c3b) [Explore all 231 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Richmond%2C+VA) ## Cook jobs in Richmond: 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 Richmond? Metaintro tracks 231 live cook openings from 93 employers in the Richmond, VA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Richmond pay? The median posted salary is $37,440 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $33,280 to $42,900. Based on the 61% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Richmond? Compass Group, Olive Garden, Potomac Family Dining Group, and Sonic Drive-In have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 93 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 Richmond. 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