Hire cooks who can run a station on day one

Line, prep, grill and senior cooks for hospital kitchens, campus dining, corporate cafés and venues. 32 open now, median $21.07/hr.

Pay we post, by state

Cooks: $21.07/hr median

StateOpenRangeMedian
California5$22.37–$25.75$22.51
Washington5$22.05$22.05
Texas4$15.37–$20.00$20.00
Pennsylvania3$19.00–$22.11$21.63
Maine2$21.07$21.07

From the C1 jobs board, 2026-10-22. States with 2+ postings.

What the job involves

  • Prep and cook to recipe and portion standards
  • Run a station through service
  • Keep the line clean and food-safe
  • Label, date and rotate stock

Where they work

  • Hospital kitchens
  • College dining halls
  • Corporate cafés
  • Stadium and arena kitchens
  • Catering

What we check before day one

  • Food handler card where the state or county requires one
  • Experience matched to the station: line, prep, grill or senior
  • E-Verify and I-9

Questions

What do cooks earn through C1?

The median hourly pay across C1's 32 live postings for cooks is $21.07; by state: California $22.51, Washington $22.05, Texas $20.00 (as of 2026-10-22).

Can you send a cook for a single shift?

Yes. Single shifts and recurring schedules are both common; tell us the station and start time.

Do your cooks have food handler cards?

Where the state or county requires one, the card is on file before the first shift.

Part of our food service & dining staffing.