Hiring market · Uttar Pradesh
Hire Cook / Chef in Uttar Pradesh
113 active cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh from 107 employers, a median offer of ₹16,000 a month and 11% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Uttar Pradesh
- Active jobs
- 113
- 237 openings
- Employers hiring
- 107
- Median pay / month
- ₹16,000
- ₹13,500–₹18,500
- Open to freshers
- 11%
- New in 7 days
- 2
- New in 30 days
- 9
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in Uttar Pradesh: what the data says
There are 113 active cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh from 107 employers, with 237 openings between them. 2 were posted in the last 7 days and 9 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh is ₹16,000 a month (111 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹13,500 and ₹18,500; the top tenth start at ₹21,000. Uttar Pradesh pays 14% below the all-India median (₹18,500). An offer at the all-India median would already beat most local posts.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹14,800 and 1–2 years ₹16,500. Only 11% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Uttar Pradesh want experience.
Lucknow (57), Varanasi (15) and Kanpur (9) have the most openings in Uttar Pradesh. Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited, Anand Foods and Angel Recruiting have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 97% of posts are full-time, 3% part-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (44% of posts).
Posts asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹17,500 against ₹15,000 without it (+17%). Those asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹17,500 against ₹15,000 without it (+17%).
Monthly pay in Uttar Pradesh
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹21,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 12 | ₹14,800 |
| 1–2 years | 99 | ₹16,500 |
Compare
How Uttar Pradesh compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹16,000 | — | 111 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +16% | 1,677 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹16,500 | +3% | 34 |
| Delhi | ₹19,500 | +22% | 317 |
| Haryana | ₹19,500 | +22% | 15 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹18,000 | +13% | 50 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | +9% | 73 |
Employment type
- Full-time97% · 108
- Part-time3% · 3
Work mode
- On-site100% · 113
Qualification asked
- Below 10th44% · 50
- 12th pass36% · 41
- 10th pass19% · 22
Cities
Where in Uttar Pradesh the jobs are
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Uttar Pradesh
- 1.Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited3 posts
- 2.Anand Foods2 posts
- 3.Angel Recruiting2 posts
- 4.Bhagwati Samaj Kalyan Seva Samiti2 posts
- 5.Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd.2 posts
- 6.Jeeven Jyoth Eye Hospital1 post
- 7.New Tiger Security Services1 post
- 8.Staford School1 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 Uttar Pradesh).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Chinese | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh
- Cook / ChefRoyalisto Restaurant, Bakery & Sweets · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefQueens Chicken Corner · Meerut · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹12,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefPrabhu Ji Nursery · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefWorld Art Branding Conclave · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 14 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- Cook / ChefUrban Stitch · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefTohfaswad Ka · Lucknow · 2+ yrs · 22 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefBhai Bhai Non Veg Corner · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 25 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefAbhiwa kitchens · Lucknow · Fresher · 28 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh most often ask for North Indian, Restaurant Experience and Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹16,000 a month, from 111 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹13,500 and ₹18,500, and freshers are offered a median of ₹14,800.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in Uttar Pradesh right now?
113 active posts from 107 employers (237 openings). 2 were added in the last 7 days and 9 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes — 11% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹14,800 a month.
Which cities have the most cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
Lucknow (57), Varanasi (15), Kanpur (9), Meerut (8) and Agra (7).
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
Employers with the most live posts: Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited (3), Anand Foods (2), Angel Recruiting (2), Bhagwati Samaj Kalyan Seva Samiti (2) and Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd. (2).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
North Indian (+17%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,000), Restaurant Experience (+17%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,000) and Veg (+17%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.