--- title: "Cook Jobs in Tri-Cities, WA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/tri-cities-wa" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:10:12.216Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/tri-cities-wa" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/tri-cities-wa/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Tri-Cities, WA # Cook Jobs in Tri-Cities, WA 26 cook openings are live in the Tri-Cities, WA area from 11 employers, led by Emerald City Pizza Hut, Kennewick, and PLUNJ. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,630–$39,489 a year (median $35,630), from the 81% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Tri-Cities%2C+WA)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 26 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Tri-Cities market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $35,630 : 81% 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/tri-cities-wa/entry-level)8 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 35%. 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 26 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 81% Median experience 3.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,630 P50 $35,630 P75 $39,489 P90 $41,250 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 Tri-Cities - 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+Tri-Cities%2C+WA)[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 Tri-Cities, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 26 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Tri-Cities%2C+WA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Tri-Cities Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 26 cook openings across 11 employers establish the current Tri-Cities opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Emerald City Pizza Hut 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 Tri-Cities market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Emerald City Pizza HutStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Kennewick logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartsites.parentsquare.com%2Flibrary%2Fcommon%2FDefaultShareImage_350x350.png&sig=COiQzwS-qZ5DgXW1ObneHH7DlqO6SQbqETIHOxlqW20) KennewickStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/kennewick) PLUNJStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Olive Garden logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.olivegarden.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2FOGlogo_updated.svg) Olive GardenEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/olive-garden)[![Red Lobster logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Factivatecdn.azureedge.net%2Factivatedata%2F35Content%2FRedLobster%2FImages%2Fog-logo.webp) Red LobsterEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/red-lobster) Regency at the ParkEmployer profile2Open roles Anchor Point Management GroupStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Brookdale Senior Living logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrookdale.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fbrookdale%2Ffavicon.ico) Brookdale Senior LivingTop of market1Open roles](/company/brookdale-senior-living) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 26 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [CookLive roleRegency at the ParkHermiston, OregonPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-regency-at-the-park-c2a29356-308d-53db-b6e3-3270916ceafe)[CookLive roleRegency at the ParkKennewick, WashingtonPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/cook-at-regency-at-the-park-2f7147d8-bd3d-5cc8-924c-f833a95d1d90)[CL23697: Nutrition Services Cook - AmistadEntry-levelKennewickKennewick, Washington$39,395Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cl23697-nutrition-services-cook-amistad-at-kennewick-1f32f198-173b-5173-9589-23bcc098974b)[CL23705: Nutrition Services Cook - Tri-TechEntry-levelKennewickKennewick, Washington$39,395Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cl23705-nutrition-services-cook-tri-tech-at-kennewick-d37a7c56-cc07-5b18-b4c6-29ff157421a0)[CL23696: Nutrition Services Cook - AmistadEntry-levelKennewickKennewick, Washington$39,395Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cl23696-nutrition-services-cook-amistad-at-kennewick-342512f3-74b8-58cb-a2a9-262569e2b0f5)[CL23698: Nutrition Services Cook - ChinookEntry-levelKennewickKennewick, Washington$39,395Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cl23698-nutrition-services-cook-chinook-at-kennewick-8c54cd4f-ef03-531b-81e5-1875805311d2)[CL23659: Nutrition Services Cook - HighlandsEntry-levelKennewickKennewick, Washington$39,395Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/cl23659-nutrition-services-cook-highlands-at-kennewick-d8214116-692b-5287-a68b-71d4ef9d336d)[CookLive roleBrookdale Senior LivingRichland, WashingtonPosted Oct 22, 2026](/job/cook-at-brookdale-senior-living-79e70d61-7f88-578f-bcb6-0b74447be9b7) #### More cook openings in Tri-Cities - [Prep Cook · Olive Garden](/job/prep-cook-at-olive-garden-18a09380-4d85-5a7b-9d26-d900bed90601) - [Line Cook · Olive Garden](/job/line-cook-at-olive-garden-e6f85704-8edd-502d-a1d8-c2c60a0d34ca) - [Cook/Production - Oregon · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-oregon-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-43ec4df1-c87b-5bec-bb59-59a9ec598a58) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-cecfbb6b-0c96-53af-b86c-554f80e8746a) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-bc500e82-d1e3-5549-85ae-88d7f120839a) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-386a16ad-9265-53ca-85e6-7b8352fb0460) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-6aac4ab7-e884-53ca-b6b3-cdf078a78e04) - [Cook/Production · Emerald City Pizza Hut](/job/cook-production-at-emerald-city-pizza-hut-874d0e6e-72a8-5363-898c-02d78b29f00f) - [LINE COOK · Tailwind](/job/line-cook-at-tailwind-338d55b7-3ec9-5b8d-88c8-574d272af6c6) - [Line Cook · PLUNJ](/job/line-cook-at-plunj-a76247b6-8acf-59fd-a43c-9d55f1b97294) - [Prep Cook · Solstice at Kennewick](/job/prep-cook-at-solstice-at-kennewick-3d9ab0de-d3c9-5e8b-857a-78e35839450e) - [CL23604: Nutrition Services Lead Cook - Sage Crest · Kennewick](/job/cl23604-nutrition-services-lead-cook-sage-crest-at-kennewick-fd2d0de6-bd8a-5996-99ee-90fa641d2c65) - [Catering Production Cook Lead · PLUNJ](/job/catering-production-cook-lead-at-plunj-0ccd1a1b-077e-5503-b243-2b98a5c7b2d1) - [Catering Production Prep Cook · PLUNJ](/job/catering-production-prep-cook-at-plunj-c4435fad-ea0c-52b3-8f7b-a2fe71af128d) - [Line Cook · Texas Roadhouse Management LLC](/job/line-cook-at-texas-roadhouse-management-llc-0f454e30-9a3d-5d95-b8e3-11893ee04653) - [Cook · Red Lobster](/job/cook-at-red-lobster-135b6c4c-eaeb-5372-9125-87a4857e2092) [Explore all 26 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Tri-Cities%2C+WA) ## Cook jobs in Tri-Cities: 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 Tri-Cities? Metaintro tracks 26 live cook openings from 11 employers in the Tri-Cities, WA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Tri-Cities pay? The median posted salary is $35,630 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,630 to $39,489. Based on the 81% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Tri-Cities? Emerald City Pizza Hut, Kennewick, PLUNJ, and Olive Garden have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 11 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 Tri-Cities. [Yakima, WA](/jobs/cook/locations/yakima-wa)[Spokane, WA](/jobs/cook/locations/spokane-wa)[Portland, OR](/jobs/cook/locations/portland-or)[Seattle, WA](/jobs/cook/locations/seattle-wa)[Bend, OR](/jobs/cook/locations/bend-or) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Tri-Cities market. 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