--- title: "Cook Jobs in San Antonio, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/san-antonio-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:10:12.253Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/san-antonio-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/san-antonio-tx/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · San Antonio, TX # Cook Jobs in San Antonio, TX 542 cook openings are live in the San Antonio, TX area from 153 employers, led by Olive Garden, Ampler Chicken, and Compass Group. The middle half of posted salaries runs $27,040–$37,440 a year (median $31,200), from the 34% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+San+Antonio%2C+TX)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 542 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the San Antonio market. **Companies hiring** : 153 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $31,200 : 34% 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/san-antonio-tx/entry-level)128 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/san-antonio-tx/mid-level)12 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/san-antonio-tx/senior)7 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/cook/locations/san-antonio-tx/lead)7 jobs Level coverage is 28%. 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 542 Hiring employers 153 Salary coverage 34% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 250 68 companies · $31,200 median Top of market 72 18 companies Established employers 58 27 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $27,040 P50 $31,200 P75 $37,440 P90 $51,000 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 San Antonio - 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+San+Antonio%2C+TX)[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 San Antonio, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 542 live roles tracked in this market. - 153 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+San+Antonio%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in San Antonio Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 542 cook openings across 153 employers establish the current San Antonio 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 28 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 San Antonio market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 153 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 GardenTop of market28Open roles](/company/olive-garden) Ampler ChickenEmployer profile26Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams26Open roles Let's Shake, LLCEmployer profile25Open roles [Landry'sStartups & growing teams24Open roles](/company/landry-s) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCEmployer profile18Open roles 54th StreetStartups & growing teams16Open roles [![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoStartups & growing teams16Open roles](/company/sodexo) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 542 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [CookLive roleChateau Elan Winery and ResortSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-chateau-elan-winery-and-resort-7f613376-78e6-598a-9155-f37e77fc0874)[CookLive roleChateau Elan Winery and ResortSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-chateau-elan-winery-and-resort-f87dd53e-3d26-5dec-9b4c-44a3f67ba93e)[CookLive roleHouston Grand Hotel - River OaksSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/cook-at-houston-grand-hotel-river-oaks-50e67de1-a798-5189-ac0f-a9ad6df334b7)[CookLive roleBrookdale Senior LivingSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-brookdale-senior-living-c358a5bb-b6b2-5755-9108-47984ee6300d)[Cook - St. Marys Univ.Live roleAramarkSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-st-marys-univ-at-aramark-4f97a130-f0f0-543b-bcbc-d79fcf62a19b)[Prep Cook - Bandera Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/prep-cook-bandera-chilis-at-brinker-international-84eb0e7f-2879-5a45-8e71-c1737d824041)[CookLive roleBrookdale Senior LivingNew Braunfels, TexasPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-brookdale-senior-living-257e2b89-39dc-50d6-ab59-81f0acd37b51)[San Antonio 53 (IH10/Loop 1604 E) True TX BBQ - Food Production Cook - Part timeLive roleHEBSan Antonio, TexasPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/san-antonio-53-ih10-loop-1604-e-true-tx-bbq-food-production-cook-part-7225f58d-82fd-5307-bfec-80d8b057589c) #### More cook openings in San Antonio - [2027 Summer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-kitchen-manager-head-chef-at-wolfoods-56359810-01c6-5b29-987e-83c4457c3843) - [2027 Summer Camp Special Diet (Allergen) Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-special-diet-allergen-chef-at-wolfoods-1e4545b0-4a4c-571c-8083-b1c506159309) - [2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef · Wolfoods](/job/2027-summer-camp-assistant-kitchen-manager-sous-chef-at-wolfoods-e477d94f-4caa-5b95-bb15-730aadf6cae9) - [Cook · First Watch](/job/cook-at-first-watch-34387206-2579-5364-8046-2a688a1e08ec) - [Line Cook · Landry's](/job/line-cook-at-landrys-cf363aa9-4b75-5c15-bad1-71103eadefe0) - [Sous Chef · THE ARGYLE](/job/sous-chef-at-the-argyle-16c9ca87-b781-596b-a068-2baa1e787f8c) - [Cook I, Signature Restaurant - Signia by Hilton at La Cantera Resort and Spa · Hilton](/job/cook-i-signature-restaurant-signia-by-hilton-at-la-cantera-resort-and-91171e43-dc32-55e2-ad62-86e580b032ed) - [Grill Cook · Sodexo](/job/grill-cook-at-sodexo-359631fe-ea0e-55be-a4a4-1a1d5f312ed4) - [Line Cook - New Braunfels Chili's · Brinker International](/job/line-cook-new-braunfels-chilis-at-brinker-international-89f37794-a120-5529-b32b-a49855b12ac4) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-72678436-6138-5a55-b93c-6d4509c06696) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-0cc4924b-38fb-5201-b9ca-064500c71548) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-b9e8b3cd-6207-5662-ba87-301b31b0765c) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-efb97ad4-e8da-55c6-bccd-e45039dfc7d0) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-06648496-d94e-5f6b-aaa6-0726f28c85ac) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-11a99bf8-7ec5-5ab9-9039-47f228d1e819) - [COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants · 54th Street](/job/cook-cocinero-54th-street-restaurants-at-54th-street-86de0bfd-42f9-539a-a50f-fa0176d32274) [Explore all 542 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+San+Antonio%2C+TX) ## Cook jobs in San Antonio: 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 San Antonio? Metaintro tracks 542 live cook openings from 153 employers in the San Antonio, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in San Antonio pay? The median posted salary is $31,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $27,040 to $37,440. Based on the 34% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in San Antonio? Olive Garden, Ampler Chicken, Compass Group, and Let's Shake, LLC have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 153 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 San Antonio. 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