Hiring market · Telangana
Hire Cook / Chef in Telangana
94 active cook / chef jobs in Telangana from 88 employers, a median offer of ₹21,000 a month and 6% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Telangana
- Active jobs
- 94
- 214 openings
- Employers hiring
- 88
- Median pay / month
- ₹21,000
- ₹16,000–₹26,400
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 7 days
- 2
- New in 30 days
- 6
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in Telangana: what the data says
There are 94 active cook / chef jobs in Telangana from 88 employers, with 214 openings between them. 2 were posted in the last 7 days and 6 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in Telangana is ₹21,000 a month (94 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹16,000 and ₹26,400; the top tenth start at ₹30,000. Telangana pays 14% above the all-India median (₹18,500). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Telangana, so plan for the local rate.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹19,300 and 1–2 years ₹21,500. Only 6% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Telangana want experience.
JK Group, Agape and Cvaas Foods have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 99% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is 10th pass (59% of posts).
Posts asking for South Indian offer a median of ₹26,000 against ₹20,000 without it (+30%). Those asking for Chinese offer a median of ₹25,000 against ₹20,000 without it (+25%).
Monthly pay in Telangana
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹26,400 | ₹30,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 6 | ₹19,300 |
| 1–2 years | 88 | ₹21,500 |
Compare
How Telangana compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | — | 94 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -12% | 1,677 |
| Karnataka | ₹20,300 | -3% | 182 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -5% | 345 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | -20% | 16 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹18,000 | -14% | 50 |
| Odisha | ₹17,500 | -17% | 28 |
Employment type
- Full-time99% · 93
- Part-time1% · 1
Work mode
- On-site100% · 94
Qualification asked
- 10th pass59% · 55
- Below 10th39% · 37
- 12th pass2% · 2
Cities
Where in Telangana the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 94 | ₹21,000 |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Telangana
- 1.JK Group3 posts
- 2.Agape2 posts
- 3.Cvaas Foods2 posts
- 4.Sri Bhashyakara Jewellery Private Limited2 posts
- 5.The Telugu Tiffins2 posts
- 6.For Home1 post
- 7.Swarga Seema Sandalwood Farms Pvt Ltd1 post
- 8.Urban Bites1 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 Telangana).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | +30% |
| Chinese | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | +25% |
| Fast Food | ₹25,000 | ₹20,500 | +22% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,300 | +11% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,500 | +10% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in Telangana
- Cook / ChefSri bhanu tiffins · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBelloso Cafe · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹18,000 – ₹23,000/month
- Cook / ChefSri Balaji Food Court · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 12 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefNaadam Kitchen · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefDome Cafe · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 22 days ago₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Cook / ChefProxima Hospitality Llp · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · 23 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefOpenDG Private Limited · Hyderabad · 1–2 yrs · 15 Oct₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefAgratha Marketing · Hyderabad · 2+ yrs · 15 Oct₹25,000 – ₹50,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in Telangana most often ask for Non Veg, Veg and South Indian.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in Telangana pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹21,000 a month, from 94 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹16,000 and ₹26,400, and freshers are offered a median of ₹19,300.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in Telangana right now?
94 active posts from 88 employers (214 openings). 2 were added in the last 7 days and 6 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in Telangana?
Few employers do: only 6% of current posts accept freshers. A fresher-friendly post with on-the-job training faces little competition.
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in Telangana?
Employers with the most live posts: JK Group (3), Agape (2), Cvaas Foods (2), Sri Bhashyakara Jewellery Private Limited (2) and The Telugu Tiffins (2).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in Telangana?
South Indian (+30%, ₹26,000 vs ₹20,000), Chinese (+25%, ₹25,000 vs ₹20,000) and Fast Food (+22%, ₹25,000 vs ₹20,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.