--- title: "Cook Jobs in Sacramento, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/sacramento-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T05:10:12.320Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/sacramento-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/sacramento-ca/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Sacramento, CA # Cook Jobs in Sacramento, CA 225 cook openings are live in the Sacramento, CA area from 80 employers, led by Olive Garden, IHOP, and Ivy Living. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360–$43,680 a year (median $39,520), from the 85% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Sacramento%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** : 225 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Sacramento market. **Companies hiring** : 80 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $39,520 : 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-level](/jobs/cook/locations/sacramento-ca/entry-level)60 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/sacramento-ca/mid-level)5 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 29%. 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 225 Hiring employers 80 Salary coverage 85% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 127 42 companies · $38,896 median Established employers 69 21 companies · $41,600 median Top of market 14 7 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,360 P50 $39,520 P75 $43,680 P90 $53,664 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 Sacramento - 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+Sacramento%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 Sacramento, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 225 live roles tracked in this market. - 80 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Sacramento Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 225 cook openings across 80 employers establish the current Sacramento opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Olive Garden is one of the most active visible employers, with 16 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 Sacramento market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 80 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenEstablished employers16Open roles](/company/olive-garden)![IHOP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dihop.com%26sz%3D128) IHOPStartups & growing teams14Open 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 teams12Open roles](/company/ivy-living)![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams10Open roles [![Nugget Market, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnuggetmarket.com%2Fapple-touch-icon-152x152.png%3Fm%3D1482512743&sig=n-FTUafUDZT9NmAOUpfhGGYtNZAxvcWOeZMLMicHhWI) Nugget Market, Inc.Established employers9Open roles](/company/nugget-market-inc)[![Yard House logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.yardhouse.com.ico) Yard HouseEstablished employers8Open roles](/company/yard-house) Chevys Fresh MexStartups & growing teams7Open roles XRGStartups & growing teams7Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 225 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Prep Cook - Elk Grove Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalElk Grove, CaliforniaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/prep-cook-elk-grove-chilis-at-brinker-international-b6c1cbd4-07c1-57b3-b98f-48d216ff2e15)[Line Cook - Folsom Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalFolsom, CaliforniaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-folsom-chilis-at-brinker-international-b5016e99-3e24-5255-83ed-22b212cd52bb)[Line Cook - Elk Grove Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalElk Grove, CaliforniaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-elk-grove-chilis-at-brinker-international-5ecb5bab-ee16-5db4-acac-1700e7e86b7f)[Cook $20-$22.50/hr*Live roleNugget Market, Inc.Rocklin, California$41,600](/job/cook-20-22-50-hr-at-nugget-market-inc-3949b9f8-1c39-52bb-96f0-7666b43c32cf)[Cook $20-$22.50/hr*Live roleNugget Market, Inc.Roseville, California$41,600](/job/cook-20-22-50-hr-at-nugget-market-inc-33bd5b57-22bc-54a7-839c-38183c5e6165)[Cook $20-$22.50/hr*Live roleNugget Market, Inc.Vacaville, California$41,600](/job/cook-20-22-50-hr-at-nugget-market-inc-4317aaa9-0212-51d1-9df3-71cc444ff2dd)[Prep CookLive roleThe Great Greek - BolingbrookRocklin, California$35,152Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/prep-cook-at-the-great-greek-bolingbrook-aaf183fe-3a66-509d-9bd9-8e2aa0dcb5fa)[Dietary and Food CookLive roleSevitaElk Grove, California$35,360Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dietary-and-food-cook-at-sevita-7b740af7-4984-5e07-a863-9c924395a611) #### More cook openings in Sacramento - [Cook · Andre-Boudin Bakeries](/job/cook-at-andre-boudin-bakeries-3827697e-984f-53f2-97f5-05f33e7a11c4) - [Restaurant Line Cook - Salad & Sandwich · Urban Plates](/job/restaurant-line-cook-salad-and-sandwich-at-urban-plates-fc1da59f-e5b6-5551-b67b-3604795c3ca0) - [Restaurant Line Cook - Salad and Sandwich · Urban Plates](/job/restaurant-line-cook-salad-and-sandwich-at-urban-plates-077412e5-43d5-5c32-9a50-4cbfa23ab91e) - [Restaurant Line Cook - Grill, Carve, Bowls · Urban Plates](/job/restaurant-line-cook-grill-carve-bowls-at-urban-plates-26f699f3-20e9-5c40-b2eb-0b835f0e94e7) - [Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook · Urban Plates](/job/restaurant-prep-pastry-cook-at-urban-plates-5049f2f2-5e7e-5e39-8034-d6fc27689ba3) - [COOK (FULL AND PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-full-and-part-time-at-compass-group-a0126887-b966-500a-8f14-c36aa6172e01) - [Cook · KinderCare](/job/cook-at-kindercare-87fe35f4-579c-57dc-984a-4bccd13ae3bf) - [Cook · Lazy Dog Family, LLC](/job/cook-at-lazy-dog-family-llc-7b0ff502-3138-5ec5-a143-8a5806588414) - [Cook · Andre-Boudin Bakeries](/job/cook-at-andre-boudin-bakeries-7d8de7a1-4512-5aef-9ab8-23c21469aa3e) - [Food Service Cook · Cordova Recreation & Park District](/job/food-service-cook-at-cordova-recreation-and-park-district-62e1b70f-4c0c-562f-aa14-1284c06d3b7f) - [Executive Sous Chef · Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants](/job/executive-sous-chef-at-kimpton-hotels-and-restaurants-e5aeed9a-6634-5716-8180-948bc2fbdb30) - [Dietary Cook (Full Time) · healthcare services company](/job/dietary-cook-full-time-at-healthcare-services-company-1f97210d-0afd-5ad6-b95a-3594727124f3) - [Cook $20-$22.50/hr* · Nugget Market, Inc.](/job/cook-20-22-50-hr-at-nugget-market-inc-fdb8b0bb-b3a8-508f-9a11-b9e397043acd) - [Pastry Cook · Sellands Cafe' & Bar Bakery](/job/pastry-cook-at-sellands-cafe-and-bar-bakery-45ccea5a-9736-5292-a5a0-95f685485a3c) - [Cook · CommonSpirit Health](/job/cook-at-commonspirit-health-b86b556e-8d21-5f22-8764-861a6413669d) - [Line Cook - Broil/Grill · Texas Roadhouse Management LLC](/job/line-cook-broil-grill-at-texas-roadhouse-management-llc-b7ce64c4-8627-5945-807a-4e564fc48a55) [Explore all 225 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Sacramento%2C+CA) ## Cook jobs in Sacramento: 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 Sacramento? Metaintro tracks 225 live cook openings from 80 employers in the Sacramento, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Sacramento pay? The median posted salary is $39,520 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,360 to $43,680. Based on the 85% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Sacramento? Olive Garden, IHOP, Ivy Living, and Compass Group have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 80 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 Sacramento. 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