--- title: "Cook Jobs in Springfield, MO | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/springfield-mo" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:30:12.276Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/springfield-mo" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/springfield-mo/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Springfield, MO # Cook Jobs in Springfield, MO 68 cook openings are live in the Springfield, MO area from 34 employers, led by O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, basspro, and Big Whiskey's of Southwest Missouri. The middle half of posted salaries runs $29,640–$33,280 a year (median $31,200), from the 38% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Springfield%2C+MO)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 68 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Springfield market. **Companies hiring** : 34 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $31,200 : 38% 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/springfield-mo/entry-level)15 jobs Level coverage is 22%. 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 68 Hiring employers 34 Salary coverage 38% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 38 14 companies · $31,200 median Established employers 10 6 companies Top of market 9 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $29,640 P50 $31,200 P75 $33,280 P90 $36,192 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 Springfield - 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+Springfield%2C+MO)[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 Springfield, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 68 live roles tracked in this market. - 34 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Springfield%2C+MO)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Springfield Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 68 cook openings across 34 employers establish the current Springfield opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 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 Springfield market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 34 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F615b5f60b9888e02d1adace2%2Feba2bd91-b4a7-49c4-abb6-9d302e43dc20%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fformat%3D100w&sig=r-ycpIvloY6mdtksqay8dPs8I5nAL18YSU0g0RAzMj4) O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLCStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/oreilly-hospitality-management-llc)[![basspro logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.basspro.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F10%2FBass-Pro-Shops-logo.png) bassproEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/basspro)[![Big Whiskey's of Southwest Missouri logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbigwhiskeys.com%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.png&sig=73NqEjQyH2M-84yh0v1yV6iKUe0dZO3ieLY8paLcOvY) Big Whiskey's of Southwest MissouriStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/big-whiskey-s-of-southwest-missouri) Grand Plains Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenTop of market4Open roles](/company/olive-garden) PLUNJStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Applebee's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applebees.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fapplebees2%2Fsvg%2Flogos%2Flogo__full-logo__color.svg) Applebee'sStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/applebee-s) Applebee's | Apple Central LLCStartups & growing teams3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 68 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Cook - The Ozark MillEntry-levelbassproOzark, MissouriPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-the-ozark-mill-at-basspro-bc22d4ca-4c1f-5d38-9122-f3edca02103b)[Hy-Chi CookEntry-levelHy-VeeSpringfield, MissouriPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/hy-chi-cook-at-hy-vee-8ce130ce-4e54-58b8-be2d-76f659209ba0)[Line CookLive rolePLUNJSpringfield, Missouri$33,280Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-plunj-872553c2-1f3f-5057-b841-26958580a9b1)[Market Grille CookLive roleHy-VeeSpringfield, MissouriPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/market-grille-cook-at-hy-vee-9d18829f-006d-5b81-9de4-b75b9d2d9ab0)[Jr. Sous Chef - Finley FarmsEntry-levelbassproOzark, MissouriPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/jr-sous-chef-finley-farms-at-basspro-0f9d1c74-38c0-5bba-9783-06bcb8f3134e)[Cook 11:30am-7:15pm $16-22.25 (Part Time)Live roleThe Fremont Senior LivingSpringfield, Missouri$33,280Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cook-11-30am-7-15pm-16-22-25-part-time-at-the-fremont-senior-living-8ce22cc2-2574-56c7-a49b-2f97418cb683)[Cook 6am-2pm $16-22.25 (Part Time)Live roleThe Fremont Senior LivingSpringfield, Missouri$33,280Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cook-6am-2pm-16-22-25-part-time-at-the-fremont-senior-living-0a93b1aa-05a7-530d-943a-431121e8599e)[Cook / Culinary & Hospitality Associate - Hilton Garden InnEntry-levelO’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLCSpringfield, MissouriPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cook-culinary-and-hospitality-associate-hilton-garden-inn-at-oreilly-c9b9c4ef-c65a-5058-ac4e-48a741599219) #### More cook openings in Springfield - [Line Cook · PLUNJ](/job/line-cook-at-plunj-06842b2a-bc72-5c38-b709-3f505bc33944) - [Cook, Full Time Mercy Springfield · MHM Support Services](/job/cook-full-time-mercy-springfield-at-mhm-support-services-c66a77a2-4468-503e-b560-709b4704d6ea) - [Cook $3k Sign On 11:30am-7:30pm $16-22.25 (Part Time) · The Fremont Senior Living](/job/cook-3k-sign-on-11-30am-7-30pm-16-22-25-part-time-at-the-fremont-f637e40a-16fb-59f5-8bc6-4fb87012bf64) - [Cook · Select Physical Therapy](/job/cook-at-select-physical-therapy-3277c26b-edaf-5e53-8a7b-4d82ca756205) - [Cook - Assisted Living · Springhouse Village](/job/cook-assisted-living-at-springhouse-village-e4e90cd3-5d2a-52de-a9d8-cff804d208e3) - [Line Cook · McAlistersDeliSouthernRockRestaurants](/job/line-cook-at-mcalistersdelisouthernrockrestaurants-7cc2e36c-3433-5bed-a65f-5b80e297ed95) - [Line Cook · Outback Steakhouse](/job/line-cook-at-outback-steakhouse-5f174969-f2ec-5511-b1db-1e7d2b8668c3) - [Full-Time Cook · basspro](/job/full-time-cook-at-basspro-b0a864f8-ca9b-5105-af8c-4e01d1c65bf2) - [Cook · PLUNJ](/job/cook-at-plunj-b5b003ed-a7d3-51b7-9afb-32c325ce8bbf) - [Cafe Cook · basspro](/job/cafe-cook-at-basspro-16db29c3-26a3-5ded-b8d0-361fc05b8794) - [Salad cook · PLUNJ](/job/salad-cook-at-plunj-9085576b-27d6-5e0d-a32a-9761c5f72679) - [Cook · DGW Investments/North Fork Dining](/job/cook-at-dgw-investments-north-fork-dining-1f336817-cc63-5000-9f59-6203a10d4d5f) - [Cook · Briley Sonics](/job/cook-at-briley-sonics-672dbe5a-e43e-5160-b41d-f80b863c3c6a) - [Cook · First Watch](/job/cook-at-first-watch-dd3c8e16-aeff-5e5e-aed1-16d4f9111d3a) - [Cook · First Watch](/job/cook-at-first-watch-95ca3ec4-8a56-511f-a035-e4cb0db9abc3) - [Cook · Applebee's | Apple Central LLC](/job/cook-at-applebees-apple-central-llc-6d0b34b2-c792-541e-a16d-be266006a8c7) [Explore all 68 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Springfield%2C+MO) ## Cook jobs in Springfield: 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 Springfield? Metaintro tracks 68 live cook openings from 34 employers in the Springfield, MO area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Springfield pay? The median posted salary is $31,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $29,640 to $33,280. Based on the 38% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Springfield? O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, basspro, Big Whiskey's of Southwest Missouri, and Grand Plains Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 34 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 Springfield. 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