--- title: "Cook Jobs in Rochester, NY | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/rochester-ny" 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/rochester-ny" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/rochester-ny/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Rochester, NY # Cook Jobs in Rochester, NY 106 cook openings are live in the Rochester, NY area from 46 employers, led by University of Rochester, Compass Group, and Soar Restaurants. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$41,600 a year (median $37,440), from the 77% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Rochester%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** : 106 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Rochester market. **Companies hiring** : 46 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $37,440 : 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/rochester-ny/entry-level)44 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Senior1 jobs Level coverage is 45%. 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 106 Hiring employers 46 Salary coverage 77% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 60 23 companies · $37,440 median Established employers 23 12 companies · $39,520 median Top of market 5 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,360 P50 $37,440 P75 $41,600 P90 $54,494 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 Rochester - 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+Rochester%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 Rochester, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 106 live roles tracked in this market. - 46 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Rochester Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 106 cook openings across 46 employers establish the current Rochester opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers University of Rochester is one of the most active visible employers, with 14 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 Rochester market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 46 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![University of Rochester logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Duniversityofrochester.com%26sz%3D128) University of RochesterStartups & growing teams14Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams13Open roles Soar RestaurantsEmployer profile6Open roles [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/sodexo) Express MartEmployer profile4Open roles [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/olive-garden) Wegmans Food MarketsEmployer profile4Open roles ![IHOP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dihop.com%26sz%3D128) IHOPStartups & growing teams3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 106 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Line Cook - Greece Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalRochester, New YorkPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-greece-chilis-at-brinker-international-fd7de8d0-cce5-58ee-b9e7-a107ba285b20)[CookLive roleSoar RestaurantsRochester, New YorkPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-soar-restaurants-4c50c839-0a6d-5dd3-8cea-febf7b5609ac)[AE056 - Housekeeper/Cook - Manhattan, NYLive roleBritish American Household StaffingRochester, New York$104,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/ae056-housekeeper-cook-manhattan-ny-at-british-american-household-771dcafb-ffa9-570c-a89d-9b3db824b9da)[Cook TraineeEntry-levelWegmansRochester, New York$34,320Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-trainee-at-wegmans-8cc8c67c-b9e3-55f7-ba5a-6b262c18c823)[Genesee Brew House Line CookLive roleFifco USARochester, New York$35,360Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/genesee-brew-house-line-cook-at-fifco-usa-9c0603ba-064b-55a0-8de2-151826048c04)[Grill CookLive roleSodexoRochester, New York$35,360Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/grill-cook-at-sodexo-967c5fd6-a4b9-5ec5-80a1-4fabe4b24cfa)[Assistant Cook - Thurgood Marshall Middle School - 10 Months/35 HoursEntry-levelRCSDRochester, New York$34,736Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/assistant-cook-thurgood-marshall-middle-school-10-months-35-hours-at-d5bc605d-50b0-5203-b1f4-a8030ba8970b)[Household Dining CookEntry-levelSt. Ann's CommunityRochester, New York$33,280Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/household-dining-cook-at-st-anns-community-5a0fb2d7-1e0e-5b36-a69b-886d1896e50b) #### More cook openings in Rochester - [Cook - Rochester · Hillside](/job/cook-rochester-at-hillside-c06514a1-a281-57ef-9363-5f83772ba9bd) - [Cook · Wesley Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing](/job/cook-at-wesley-gardens-rehabilitation-and-nursing-5f34d229-2146-5be4-917a-5400c44ea29e) - [Jr Sous Chef · SSA Group, LLC](/job/jr-sous-chef-at-ssa-group-llc-fd9ba385-12e1-5d9f-a430-cd0a7cf46c69) - [Part time Line cook · Andy Frain Services](/job/part-time-line-cook-at-andy-frain-services-b2240471-7860-5ed8-b9f8-90bf758ff9ac) - [Part time Line cook · Schulte Companies](/job/part-time-line-cook-at-schulte-companies-daacd6e3-a687-59a9-b07e-db0f80da766c) - [COOK (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-part-time-at-compass-group-acbc5700-cfa6-51d6-b515-92ee5ccc8e62) - [Sushi Cook · Wegmans Food Markets](/job/sushi-cook-at-wegmans-food-markets-1e370ea4-c0b5-5990-8356-5256099977ae) - [Cook · Wegmans Food Markets](/job/cook-at-wegmans-food-markets-c3ce20ae-fc09-5a7a-9097-3d358aa440a8) - [LATE NIGHT GRILL COOK (FULL TIME) · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/late-night-grill-cook-full-time-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-8f85e2c8-3f98-5118-8c5a-084cc67d6a1f) - [Cook · Wegmans](/job/cook-at-wegmans-8560bf28-ed62-57b0-8203-1fa867bf0234) - [Cook · Sodexo](/job/cook-at-sodexo-97192556-2693-5a09-a3f7-cfc1cb8e676d) - [Breakfast Cook · The Country Club of Rochester](/job/breakfast-cook-at-the-country-club-of-rochester-22e76362-7f98-5722-ba83-c1694efd63d1) - [COOK (FULL TIME) · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/cook-full-time-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-4f0b232a-47c7-5b57-83d0-083c873abf2b) - [LATE NIGHT GRILL COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/late-night-grill-cook-full-time-at-compass-group-f7ee9dfe-dea7-523a-b411-d4bb74d5c539) - [COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-5b51f07c-fc6d-59cf-bc29-a919150c1797) - [CATERING SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/catering-sous-chef-full-time-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-72b664c8-34d8-5fff-9e3d-b6b453b0137d) [Explore all 106 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Rochester%2C+NY) ## Cook jobs in Rochester: 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 Rochester? Metaintro tracks 106 live cook openings from 46 employers in the Rochester, NY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Rochester pay? The median posted salary is $37,440 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $41,600. Based on the 77% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Rochester? University of Rochester, Compass Group, Soar Restaurants, and Sodexo have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 46 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 Rochester. 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