Hiring market · Punjab
Hire Cook / Chef in Punjab
37 active cook / chef jobs in Punjab from 35 employers, a median offer of ₹18,000 a month and 14% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Punjab
- Active jobs
- 37
- 63 openings
- Employers hiring
- 35
- Median pay / month
- ₹18,000
- ₹13,500–₹21,000
- Open to freshers
- 14%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 1
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in Punjab: what the data says
There are 37 active cook / chef jobs in Punjab from 35 employers, with 63 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 1 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in Punjab is ₹18,000 a month (37 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹13,500 and ₹21,000; the top tenth start at ₹22,700. Punjab pays 3% below the all-India median (₹18,500).
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹13,500 and 1–2 years ₹19,000. Only 14% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Punjab want experience.
Mohali (18), Ludhiana (13) and Amritsar (3) have the most openings in Punjab. Mortar And Pestle, Tea Steam Cafe Private Limited and Aafreen couture 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 (49% of posts).
Posts asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹20,000 against ₹16,800 without it (+19%). Those asking for Veg offer a median of ₹20,000 against ₹17,500 without it (+14%).
Monthly pay in Punjab
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,700 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 5 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 32 | ₹19,000 |
Compare
How Punjab compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹18,000 | — | 37 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +3% | 1,677 |
| Haryana | ₹19,500 | +8% | 15 |
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | +8% | 317 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹16,500 | -8% | 34 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | -3% | 73 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹16,000 | -11% | 111 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 37
Work mode
- On-site100% · 37
Qualification asked
- 12th pass49% · 18
- Below 10th43% · 16
- 10th pass8% · 3
Cities
Where in Punjab the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mohali | 18 | ₹19,500 |
| Ludhiana | 13 | ₹16,000 |
| Amritsar | 3 | — |
| Jalandhar | 2 | — |
| Hoshiarpur | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Punjab
- 1.Mortar And Pestle2 posts
- 2.Tea Steam Cafe Private Limited2 posts
- 3.Aafreen couture1 post
- 4.Khurana estate1 post
- 5.Nanuan'S1 post
- 6.Olive Groves cafe & Restaurant1 post
- 7.Party Hall By Ocean View Restaurant1 post
- 8.Prince (Guru Nanak Enterprises)1 post
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (cook / chef jobs in Punjab).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹20,000 | ₹16,800 | +19% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹17,500 | +14% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in Punjab
- Cook / ChefBefikar jashan · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefCelebrations · Pathankot · 2+ yrs · 16 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefUtsav Snacks & Food · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 14 Oct₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefShiv Bhole Trading Company · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefNext Chapter House · Mohali · Fresher · 9 Oct₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefVaddepaaji Foods Pvt ltd · Mohali · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹18,000 – ₹24,000/month
- Cook / ChefNeya Bapujika Dhaba · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBerdys Roast Barbeque Chicken · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in Punjab most often ask for Veg, North Indian and Restaurant Experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in Punjab pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹18,000 a month, from 37 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹13,500 and ₹21,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹13,500.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in Punjab right now?
37 active posts from 35 employers (63 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 1 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in Punjab?
Yes — 14% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹13,500 a month.
Which cities have the most cook / chef jobs in Punjab?
Mohali (18), Ludhiana (13), Amritsar (3), Jalandhar (2) and Hoshiarpur (1).
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in Punjab?
Employers with the most live posts: Mortar And Pestle (2), Tea Steam Cafe Private Limited (2), Aafreen couture (1), Khurana estate (1) and Nanuan'S (1).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in Punjab?
North Indian (+19%, ₹20,000 vs ₹16,800) and Veg (+14%, ₹20,000 vs ₹17,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.