Hiring market · Punjab
Hire Chief Cook in Punjab
18 active chief cook jobs in Punjab from 18 employers, a median offer of ₹17,000 a month and 6% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Punjab
- Active jobs
- 18
- 22 openings
- Employers hiring
- 18
- Median pay / month
- ₹17,000
- ₹11,400–₹22,100
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 7 days
- 1
- New in 30 days
- 2
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chief Cook hiring in Punjab: what the data says
There are 18 active chief cook jobs in Punjab from 18 employers, with 22 openings between them. 1 were posted in the last 7 days and 2 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chief cook jobs in Punjab is ₹17,000 a month (18 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹11,400 and ₹22,100; the top tenth start at ₹25,000. Punjab pays 3% above the all-India median (₹16,500).
Only 6% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Punjab want experience.
Ludhiana (10), Mohali (7) and Jalandhar (1) have the most openings in Punjab. Fast Food Cafe, Harbhajan Caterers Pvt. Ltd. and Healthviser have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 100% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is 12th pass (94% of posts).
Monthly pay in Punjab
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹11,400 | ₹17,000 | ₹22,100 | ₹25,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 1 | — |
| 1–2 years | 17 | ₹16,500 |
Compare
How Punjab compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹17,000 | — | 18 |
| India | ₹16,500 | -3% | 890 |
| Delhi | ₹16,000 | -6% | 147 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,000 | -12% | 27 |
| Rajasthan | ₹14,000 | -18% | 45 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹13,500 | -21% | 51 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹17,800 | +5% | 24 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 18
Work mode
- On-site100% · 18
Qualification asked
- 12th pass94% · 17
- 10th pass6% · 1
Cities
Where in Punjab the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 10 | ₹15,000 |
| Mohali | 7 | ₹20,000 |
| Jalandhar | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Punjab
- 1.Fast Food Cafe1 post
- 2.Harbhajan Caterers Pvt. Ltd.1 post
- 3.Healthviser1 post
- 4.Hotel Royal Court1 post
- 5.Jagdeep Singh1 post
- 6.Mission Pizza1 post
- 7.R S Chicken Corner1 post
- 8.Sakshi Tiffin Service1 post
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chief cook jobs in Punjab
- Chief CookJohn Burger hut · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookUptown · Mohali · Fresher · 28 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chief CookNeemank Tiffin Service · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Chief CookKhalsa Nutri Cultha · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Chief CookSoul Kitchen · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookSahabji kicthen & grill · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chief CookMishra Chicken Corner · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Chief CookSethi Sweet and Vaishno Dhaba · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹27,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chief cook jobs in Punjab most often ask for Chinese, Tandoor and Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chief cook jobs in Punjab pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹17,000 a month, from 18 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹11,400 and ₹22,100.
How many chief cook jobs are open in Punjab right now?
18 active posts from 18 employers (22 openings). 1 were added in the last 7 days and 2 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chief cook jobs in Punjab?
Few employers do: only 6% of current posts accept freshers. A fresher-friendly post with on-the-job training faces little competition.
Which cities have the most chief cook jobs in Punjab?
Ludhiana (10), Mohali (7) and Jalandhar (1).
Which companies are hiring for chief cook jobs in Punjab?
Employers with the most live posts: Fast Food Cafe (1), Harbhajan Caterers Pvt. Ltd. (1), Healthviser (1), Hotel Royal Court (1) and Jagdeep Singh (1).