--- title: "Cook Jobs in Washington, DC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/washington-dc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:50:12.400Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/washington-dc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/washington-dc/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Washington, DC # Cook Jobs in Washington, DC 752 cook openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 225 employers, led by Unidine - Revel Scottsdale, Compass Group, and Thompson Hospitality Corporation. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$55,000 a year (median $41,600), from the 70% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 752 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Washington market. **Companies hiring** : 225 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 70% 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/washington-dc/entry-level)251 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/cook/locations/washington-dc/mid-level)43 jobs [Senior](/jobs/cook/locations/washington-dc/senior)11 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/cook/locations/washington-dc/lead)9 jobs Level coverage is 42%. 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 752 Hiring employers 225 Salary coverage 70% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 363 106 companies · $38,272 median Established employers 257 54 companies · $52,000 median Top of market 45 20 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $41,600 P75 $55,000 P90 $76,803 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 Washington - 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+Washington%2C+DC)[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 Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 752 live roles tracked in this market. - 225 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Washington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 752 cook openings across 225 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Unidine - Revel Scottsdale is one of the most active visible employers, with 75 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 Washington market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 225 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleEstablished employers75Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams45Open roles [![Thompson Hospitality Corporation logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.getbento.com%2FAmgbmSr3SUK9gdPuWZxD_thompsonlogo.png%3Fw%3D600%26fit%3Dmax%26auto%3Dcompress%2Cformat%26cs%3Dorigin%26h%3D600) Thompson Hospitality CorporationEstablished employers35Open roles](/company/thompson-hospitality-corporation)[![Sodexo logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsodexo.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=M-H5_huix03wKhTNVsN-EWucZh2AyqouqEOCrAleNpU) SodexoEstablished employers24Open roles](/company/sodexo)[![Farmers Restaurant Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmersrestaurantgroup.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-icon-180x180.png&sig=1LCxcpTviC4Wi3CU6XBzRtHeY6vw7ETe5a4zzoOEr0I) Farmers Restaurant GroupStartups & growing teams13Open roles](/company/farmers-restaurant-group) The H and S Family of BakeriesStartups & growing teams13Open roles [![Glory Days Grill logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glorydaysgrill.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2F472261317_480255255103314_805932948947582038_n.jpg&sig=QfQFiO76ieeggH2aUlLcFJr25jEBmmXoSTOIzNEsCMM) Glory Days GrillStartups & growing teams12Open roles](/company/glory-days-grill)[![Marriott logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fjw-marriott.marriott.com.ico&sig=eUZYWeMSF6LPGj7l2cochKrNT8F9rIPxyQQTsOFtN-Y) MarriottEstablished employers12Open roles](/company/marriott) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 752 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Executive ChefMid-levelGlobalchannelmanagementWashington, District of Columbia](/job/executive-chef-at-globalchannelmanagement-50a329ec-92db-5845-9209-2ad2ddc7a12a)[Line CookLive roleRoggenartColumbia, Maryland](/job/line-cook-at-roggenart-dd31165c-c412-5dea-a42a-6e4db77d9ce5)[Part time - Line CookLive roleRoggenartEllicott City, Maryland](/job/part-time-line-cook-at-roggenart-e28062c5-2b51-55f7-9314-03779c39c862)[Part time- Line CookLive roleRoggenartColumbia, Maryland](/job/part-time-line-cook-at-roggenart-44f3ddde-7705-5597-8220-6daa40d1050a)[Line Cook - Springfield VA Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalAlexandria, VirginiaPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-springfield-va-chilis-at-brinker-international-d81fbf4a-9a84-510b-aee7-bff909d102e0)[Line Cook - White Marsh Chili'sLive roleBrinker InternationalBaltimore, MarylandPosted Nov 4, 2026](/job/line-cook-white-marsh-chilis-at-brinker-international-0cf3a5d7-2e3c-52f6-a634-e24bfe32f9d7)[Executive Sous ChefEntry-levelAuctisBaltimore, Maryland](/job/executive-sous-chef-at-auctis-64545717-f156-597a-af2f-4ce1ddad423a)[CookLive rolehealthcare services companyGlen Burnie, Maryland$35,360](/job/cook-at-healthcare-services-company-86bdc3eb-77e7-5cf4-b1a7-f0e4cb2e8ad2) #### More cook openings in Washington - [Sous Chef · The Ned](/job/sous-chef-at-the-ned-5959e141-d779-5d5d-92a9-46649f4d524d) - [Sushi Prep Cook · Hana Brands](/job/sushi-prep-cook-at-hana-brands-7ba2d205-6e92-504c-8f00-96d62b5df0e5) - [Pastry Cook · Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans](/job/pastry-cook-at-four-seasons-hotel-and-residences-new-orleans-fac75042-ac9b-5648-9944-fb9bd330094d) - [Cook · FutureCare](/job/cook-at-futurecare-bba0a26e-3f01-5217-b1df-d2df9af89289) - [Cook · Lorien Health Services](/job/cook-at-lorien-health-services-737716cb-c2b4-511c-a9f4-df0736fdf6d9) - [Executive Chef · Sixty Vines](/job/executive-chef-at-sixty-vines-245e152c-7b60-56d9-8ea2-ad9ee8707baa) - [Sous Chef · Sixty Vines](/job/sous-chef-at-sixty-vines-05c67129-0a06-5e98-a72d-9c8dc763ed7d) - [COOK (FULL TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-full-time-at-compass-group-4eff18b4-f4f3-5b08-9bf1-9bac66c18f0f) - [Line Cook · The Ned](/job/line-cook-at-the-ned-68cb8773-c687-5c6c-ad44-6c5aeb44609c) - [Prep Cook · Wegmans](/job/prep-cook-at-wegmans-e09bc467-1405-5502-bba9-ba826ae45e3f) - [Cook I · Sodexo](/job/cook-i-at-sodexo-a12ee353-1664-5d15-b55b-b5807e574636) - [Line Cook · Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant Group](/job/line-cook-at-marcus-samuelsson-restaurant-group-435e6532-7d7f-5a74-8c9f-5ec02ee017f2) - [Executive Chef 2 · Sodexo](/job/executive-chef-2-at-sodexo-cb37745b-92b1-5e38-a6c9-6a6ccc0806f2) - [Cook II · Sodexo](/job/cook-ii-at-sodexo-35e31ee7-9e86-563c-8f40-1dcd271cf2fe) - [Grill Cook · Sodexo](/job/grill-cook-at-sodexo-9b733010-992c-5a80-a642-5f974ffae679) - [Executive Chef 1 · Sodexo](/job/executive-chef-1-at-sodexo-b64e1d62-c524-5df1-863d-4f0c54cd4641) [Explore all 752 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC) ## Cook jobs in Washington: 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 Washington? Metaintro tracks 752 live cook openings from 225 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Washington pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $55,000. Based on the 70% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Washington? Unidine - Revel Scottsdale, Compass Group, Thompson Hospitality Corporation, and Sodexo have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 225 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 Washington. [Baltimore, MD](/jobs/cook/locations/baltimore-md)[Richmond, VA](/jobs/cook/locations/richmond-va)[Philadelphia, PA](/jobs/cook/locations/philadelphia-pa)[Allentown, PA](/jobs/cook/locations/allentown-pa)[Virginia Beach, VA](/jobs/cook/locations/virginia-beach-va)[Lynchburg, VA](/jobs/cook/locations/lynchburg-va) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Washington market. [Server](/jobs/server/locations/washington-dc)[Hospitality Manager](/jobs/hospitality-manager/locations/washington-dc)[Barista](/jobs/barista/locations/washington-dc)[All roles in Washington](/jobs/locations/washington-dc) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. 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