--- title: "Cook Jobs in Waco, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/waco-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:40:12.367Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/waco-tx" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/waco-tx/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Waco, TX # Cook Jobs in Waco, TX 59 cook openings are live in the Waco, TX area from 38 employers, led by Jersey Mike's Subs, Moore Keith, and Olive Garden. The middle half of posted salaries runs $21,320–$39,000 a year (median $26,780), from the 32% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Waco%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** : 59 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Waco market. **Companies hiring** : 38 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $26,780 : 32% 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/waco-tx/entry-level)10 jobs Mid-level2 jobs Level coverage is 20%. 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 59 Hiring employers 38 Salary coverage 32% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 18 13 companies · $25,740 median Established employers 9 6 companies Top of market 9 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $21,320 P50 $26,780 P75 $39,000 P90 $76,000 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 Waco - 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+Waco%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 Waco, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 59 live roles tracked in this market. - 38 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Waco%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Waco Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 59 cook openings across 38 employers establish the current Waco opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Jersey Mike's Subs is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 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 Waco market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 38 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Jersey Mike's Subs logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jerseymikes.com%2Ffavicon.ico) Jersey Mike's SubsStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/jersey-mike-s-subs) Moore KeithEmployer profile4Open 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) Texas Roadhouse Management LLCEmployer profile4Open roles Ampler ChickenEmployer profile3Open roles ![Andy Frain Services logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dschultehospitality.com%26sz%3D128) Andy Frain ServicesEmployer profile2Open roles [![Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Factivatecdn.azureedge.net%2Factivatedata%2F35Content%2FCheddarsScratchKitchen%2FImages%2Fog-logo.jpg) Cheddar's Scratch KitchenTop of market2Open roles](/company/cheddar-s-scratch-kitchen)[![Chuy's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.chuys.com%2Fimages%2Fsite%2Ffavicon.ico) Chuy'sEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/chuy-s) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 59 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Hotel 1928 Prep CookLive roleAndy Frain ServicesWaco, TexasPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/hotel-1928-prep-cook-at-andy-frain-services-3cdf19f5-17b6-5e94-bd9f-f33fe0551de6)[Line Cook - Waco Relo Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalWaco, TexasPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/line-cook-waco-relo-chilis-at-brinker-international-a2af542e-5ac7-579e-a1d9-af279638a73d)[Cook (FT &PT)Entry-levelPeregrine HospitalityTemple, TexasPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/cook-ft-and-pt-at-peregrine-hospitality-b2ad6a95-c1d5-5dfa-a2d5-be98d3c86e93)[Restaurant Line CookLive roleDave Friedman TeamWaco, Texas$29,120Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/restaurant-line-cook-at-dave-friedman-team-27df2d62-1f4e-5318-9675-213c559cc3c3)[Cook - Waco Diversion CenterLive roleAramarkWaco, TexasPosted Oct 26, 2026](/job/cook-waco-diversion-center-at-aramark-e139c9d1-5252-5545-bce1-df84a124be8b)[Line Cook | Cocinero De La LineaEntry-levelTorchy's TacosWaco, Texas$24,960Posted Oct 25, 2026](/job/line-cook-cocinero-de-la-linea-at-torchys-tacos-d96f7f70-5b09-5a6e-9862-d951cd5d8afb)[CookLive roleAvir at Temple EastTemple, TexasPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/cook-at-avir-at-temple-east-739c7f2f-1491-5bc0-91a8-180af10f3c78)[COOKLive roleMoore KeithTemple, TexasPosted Oct 19, 2026](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-1525cf2c-0f22-5c76-a67e-f54b76c5a746) #### More cook openings in Waco - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-db7a75d8-14ec-5c21-b8d6-4ed5ec8e826d) - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-cfdace6d-53c8-553c-b9a9-098000febce8) - [COOK · Moore Keith](/job/cook-at-moore-keith-936cf6d7-e28b-5fa3-b2a5-cad928dae703) - [Cook · Solis Management Company, Inc.](/job/cook-at-solis-management-company-inc-75c8b834-dacf-51c1-b9c2-01b84b09c8a8) - [Cook · Hartnett Jack](/job/cook-at-hartnett-jack-eab53a87-e74c-58f3-9ac0-cb181b57dabc) - [Line Cook · Logans Roadhouse Enterprises LLC](/job/line-cook-at-logans-roadhouse-enterprises-llc-f2dd966f-b1e1-50eb-ac41-6ad19b897e54) - [Line Cook · Olive Garden](/job/line-cook-at-olive-garden-6eb49cf1-5922-584b-85ef-72ad95ba3149) - [Line Cook/Prep Cook · Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen](/job/line-cook-prep-cook-at-cheddars-scratch-kitchen-7217e21b-2860-59c2-9a0f-351d9d3c5456) - [Prep Cook · Olive Garden](/job/prep-cook-at-olive-garden-4b95803a-8d57-55be-af72-11abef72eea2) - [Line Cook · Olive Garden](/job/line-cook-at-olive-garden-37b5d45c-9f78-5090-99cc-771e3ea45a97) - [Prep Cook · Olive Garden](/job/prep-cook-at-olive-garden-fe27eda8-69fe-51b0-b3cd-631db97345d5) - [Line Cook/Prep Cook · Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen](/job/line-cook-prep-cook-at-cheddars-scratch-kitchen-6faca9c7-feb1-5bf9-bc99-939dd65b930c) - [Line Cook · LongHorn Steakhouse](/job/line-cook-at-longhorn-steakhouse-eaf65053-bda2-53e1-833e-dbf7821a6eb3) - [Line Cook · LongHorn Steakhouse](/job/line-cook-at-longhorn-steakhouse-d7d640f6-6805-56f3-9138-2cf11f443e2a) - [Cook · Topgolf Payroll Services](/job/cook-at-topgolf-payroll-services-83e5f1a1-64b8-5425-a66c-8a5f99e9b466) - [Cook · Morada Temple](/job/cook-at-morada-temple-6b9c7b63-436b-5f29-a638-df88a3781ca6) [Explore all 59 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Waco%2C+TX) ## Cook jobs in Waco: 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 Waco? Metaintro tracks 59 live cook openings from 38 employers in the Waco, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Waco pay? The median posted salary is $26,780 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $21,320 to $39,000. Based on the 32% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Waco? Jersey Mike's Subs, Moore Keith, Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse Management LLC have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 38 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 Waco. 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