Hiring market · Tamil Nadu
Hire Chief Cook in Tamil Nadu
47 active chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu from 47 employers, a median offer of ₹19,000 a month and 2% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Tamil Nadu
- Active jobs
- 47
- 92 openings
- Employers hiring
- 47
- Median pay / month
- ₹19,000
- ₹15,000–₹27,500
- Open to freshers
- 2%
- New in 7 days
- 2
- New in 30 days
- 7
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chief Cook hiring in Tamil Nadu: what the data says
There are 47 active chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu from 47 employers, with 92 openings between them. 2 were posted in the last 7 days and 7 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu is ₹19,000 a month (47 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹15,000 and ₹27,500; the top tenth start at ₹32,500. Tamil Nadu pays 15% above the all-India median (₹16,500). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Tamil Nadu, so plan for the local rate.
Only 2% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Tamil Nadu want experience.
Chennai (28), Coimbatore (11) and Krishnagiri (3) have the most openings in Tamil Nadu. Archanas Home Stay, Ayurshi Ayurveda and BDart Technologies (OPC) Private Limited have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 100% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (55% of posts).
Posts asking for South Indian offer a median of ₹27,500 against ₹17,500 without it (+57%).
Monthly pay in Tamil Nadu
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹27,500 | ₹32,500 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 1 | — |
| 1–2 years | 46 | ₹18,500 |
Compare
How Tamil Nadu compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹19,000 | — | 47 |
| India | ₹16,500 | -13% | 890 |
| Karnataka | ₹18,500 | -3% | 87 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,500 | +3% | 18 |
| Telangana | ₹20,000 | +5% | 43 |
| Maharashtra | ₹16,500 | -13% | 177 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹15,000 | -21% | 18 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 47
Work mode
- On-site100% · 47
Qualification asked
- Below 10th55% · 26
- 12th pass40% · 19
- 10th pass4% · 2
Cities
Where in Tamil Nadu the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 28 | ₹19,000 |
| Coimbatore | 11 | ₹17,500 |
| Krishnagiri | 3 | — |
| Tiruppur | 3 | — |
| Madurai | 1 | — |
| Vellore | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Tamil Nadu
- 1.Archanas Home Stay1 post
- 2.Ayurshi Ayurveda1 post
- 3.BDart Technologies (OPC) Private Limited1 post
- 4.Delhi Kitchen1 post
- 5.Kk Chain N Jewels1 post
- 6.Nithya Amirtham Indian Food (P) Ltd1 post
- 7.Super Foundations1 post
- 8.Thaagam Foundation1 post
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹27,500 | ₹17,500 | +57% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu
- Chief CookVelalamudhan Cloud Kitchen · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹9,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Chief CookSun catering services · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹15,000/month
- Chief CookBlooson residency · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹15,000/month
- Chief CookIniyan Clinic · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 16 days ago₹6,000 – ₹8,000/month
- Chief CookRDH Clinic · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Chief CookAyurshi Ayurveda · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 24 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Chief CookSuper Foundations · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 26 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Chief CookHotel Ibex · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu most often ask for South Indian, Non Veg and North Indian.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹19,000 a month, from 47 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹15,000 and ₹27,500.
How many chief cook jobs are open in Tamil Nadu right now?
47 active posts from 47 employers (92 openings). 2 were added in the last 7 days and 7 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Few employers do: only 2% 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 Tamil Nadu?
Chennai (28), Coimbatore (11), Krishnagiri (3), Tiruppur (3) and Madurai (1).
Which companies are hiring for chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Employers with the most live posts: Archanas Home Stay (1), Ayurshi Ayurveda (1), BDart Technologies (OPC) Private Limited (1), Delhi Kitchen (1) and Kk Chain N Jewels (1).
Which skills raise pay for chief cook jobs in Tamil Nadu?
South Indian (+57%, ₹27,500 vs ₹17,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.