--- title: "Cook Jobs in Wilmington, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/wilmington-nc" 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/wilmington-nc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/cook/locations/wilmington-nc/data.json"] --- Cook market brief · Wilmington, NC # Cook Jobs in Wilmington, NC 50 cook openings are live in the Wilmington, NC area from 28 employers, led by IHOP, PLUNJ, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,200–$38,480 a year (median $33,280), from the 60% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC)[Browse all Cook markets](/jobs/cook) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 50 : Live cook openings currently tracked in the Wilmington market. **Companies hiring** : 28 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $33,280 : 60% 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/wilmington-nc/entry-level)7 jobs Mid-level1 jobs Level coverage is 16%. 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 50 Hiring employers 28 Salary coverage 60% Median experience 1.5 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 27 12 companies · $33,280 median Top of market 8 4 companies Established employers 8 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $31,200 P50 $33,280 P75 $38,480 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 Wilmington - 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+Wilmington%2C+NC)[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 Wilmington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 50 live roles tracked in this market. - 28 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/cook) ## A practical market plan for Cook in Wilmington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 50 cook openings across 28 employers establish the current Wilmington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers IHOP 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 Wilmington market view into active employers and representative cook openings Employer activity · 28 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![IHOP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dihop.com%26sz%3D128) IHOPStartups & growing teams6Open roles PLUNJStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Ruth’s Chris Steak House logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.ruthschris.com.ico) Ruth’s Chris Steak HouseStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/ruths-chris-steak-house)[![Aramark logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aramark.com%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png%3Fv%3D1&sig=BX1w66MJamFhgmE4pPdkBpj6pKi9asTju05o3Yb16UQ) AramarkEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/aramark) Unidine - Revel ScottsdaleTop of market3Open roles [Brinker InternationalTop of market2Open roles](/company/brinker-international) Burtons Grill & Bar | Red Heat American TavernStartups & growing teams2Open roles ![Compass Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcompassgroup.com%26sz%3D128) Compass GroupStartups & growing teams2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 50 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [CookEntry-levelPLUNJWilmington, North Carolina$37,440Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/cook-at-plunj-9a6e913d-ef68-501f-a7e6-533614ff7a50)[Line CookLive roleMain EventWilmington, North Carolina$33,280Posted Oct 27, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-main-event-773e03a9-dc06-5384-9769-ad354e821b14)[Executive ChefLive roleUnidine - Revel ScottsdaleWilmington, North Carolina$110,000Posted Oct 25, 2026](/job/executive-chef-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-694a4891-9175-57df-9df6-6c61a523d855)[Sous ChefLive roleUnidine - Revel ScottsdaleWilmington, North Carolina$60,000Posted Oct 25, 2026](/job/sous-chef-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-5746572f-08a0-51fe-97ff-9d4bb14a4bd0)[Line CookLive roleCarrabba's Italian GrillWilmington, North CarolinaPosted Oct 24, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-carrabbas-italian-grill-3fe3f042-a89a-59c1-8d2c-b36808bcc0e6)[Line CookLive roleOutback SteakhouseWilmington, North CarolinaPosted Oct 24, 2026](/job/line-cook-at-outback-steakhouse-b3775176-9e82-5e0e-9a96-ae8d29891c9f)[Prep CookLive roleOutback SteakhouseWilmington, North CarolinaPosted Oct 24, 2026](/job/prep-cook-at-outback-steakhouse-8d06e84e-5586-54d8-aeed-762df3724482)[Line Cook - PMLive roleAndy Frain ServicesWilmington, North CarolinaPosted Oct 23, 2026](/job/line-cook-pm-at-andy-frain-services-6aaaffb4-cefc-54ed-b8bd-273eea0744e3) #### More cook openings in Wilmington - [Childcare Center Cook · Child Development Schools](/job/childcare-center-cook-at-child-development-schools-e75474a4-d08d-541d-8fa1-52797e659950) - [Line Cook · Bonefish Grill](/job/line-cook-at-bonefish-grill-15484775-86fd-597e-b8ef-a97c9194d2a4) - [Cook · Doubletree by Hilton Wilmington](/job/cook-at-doubletree-by-hilton-wilmington-e98a56ed-82ca-5e84-9732-715c888b280d) - [COOK (ON CALL) · Compass Group](/job/cook-on-call-at-compass-group-f995a244-58be-5c9a-8ec5-94d7f6581ae3) - [Night Shift Line Cook · Hwy 55](/job/night-shift-line-cook-at-hwy-55-e5e5932c-44b5-5453-af4c-82de9a53d0fd) - [Sous Chef · Unidine - Revel Scottsdale](/job/sous-chef-at-unidine-revel-scottsdale-c15d261a-24eb-586b-a558-90f66491ffc7) - [Food Truck Cook - UNC-Wilmington · Aramark](/job/food-truck-cook-unc-wilmington-at-aramark-49ea6ee1-a8be-58e4-ab8b-f1d04bf34453) - [PT Cook · summitbhc](/job/pt-cook-at-summitbhc-c6d3bacc-a7a4-5c15-a0d5-6dbdca00c3df) - [Cook · Sonic Drive In](/job/cook-at-sonic-drive-in-1a573feb-1240-571a-afb1-fd846423a368) - [COOK (PART TIME) · Compass Group](/job/cook-part-time-at-compass-group-b97750ff-95a2-5262-9c4e-56110f1a6cd3) - [Line Cook · Olive Garden](/job/line-cook-at-olive-garden-99af4588-647b-5b10-8a7b-db304f8af7cd) - [Prep Cook · Olive Garden](/job/prep-cook-at-olive-garden-86b5e87f-f899-5a9e-9848-893a35441fce) - [Broiler Cook · Ruth’s Chris Steak House](/job/broiler-cook-at-ruths-chris-steak-house-7f5b9454-1db6-5a56-aa1d-f5749d185c5f) - [Line Cook · LongHorn Steakhouse](/job/line-cook-at-longhorn-steakhouse-239451dd-a30a-5ee7-a976-7963ebd53f3b) - [Cafeteria Cook · Sodexo](/job/cafeteria-cook-at-sodexo-3a2d862f-9a26-5c44-9314-5cf13da521ca) - [Line Cook · Concord Hospitality Enterprises](/job/line-cook-at-concord-hospitality-enterprises-2b391b73-2324-5ef6-aed9-3fa094c1be29) [Explore all 50 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Cook+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC) ## Cook jobs in Wilmington: 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 Wilmington? Metaintro tracks 50 live cook openings from 28 employers in the Wilmington, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do cook jobs in Wilmington pay? The median posted salary is $33,280 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,200 to $38,480. Based on the 60% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Wilmington? IHOP, PLUNJ, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Aramark have the most open cook roles here right now, out of 28 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 Wilmington. 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