Hiring market · Punjab
Hire Cook in Punjab
29 active cook jobs in Punjab from 26 employers, a median offer of ₹16,500 a month and 10% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Punjab
- Active jobs
- 29
- 49 openings
- Employers hiring
- 26
- Median pay / month
- ₹16,500
- ₹12,500–₹19,000
- Open to freshers
- 10%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 1
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook hiring in Punjab: what the data says
There are 29 active cook jobs in Punjab from 26 employers, with 49 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 1 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook jobs in Punjab is ₹16,500 a month (29 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹12,500 and ₹19,000; the top tenth start at ₹22,500. Punjab pays 10% above the all-India median (₹15,000). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Punjab, so plan for the local rate.
Only 10% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Punjab want experience.
Ludhiana (12), Mohali (12) and Amritsar (2) have the most openings in Punjab. Nanuan'S, Food Festival and Goswami Tent Services 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 (59% of posts).
Posts asking for Veg offer a median of ₹19,500 against ₹16,500 without it (+18%).
Monthly pay in Punjab
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,900 | ₹12,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹22,500 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 3 | — |
| 1–2 years | 26 | ₹17,500 |
Compare
How Punjab compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹16,500 | — | 29 |
| India | ₹15,000 | -9% | 2,532 |
| Chandigarh | ₹16,800 | +2% | 34 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | -9% | 22 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +6% | 427 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,500 | -6% | 55 |
| Rajasthan | ₹15,000 | -9% | 135 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 29
Work mode
- On-site100% · 29
Qualification asked
- Below 10th59% · 17
- 12th pass34% · 10
- 10th pass7% · 2
Cities
Where in Punjab the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 12 | ₹17,000 |
| Mohali | 12 | ₹16,500 |
| Amritsar | 2 | — |
| Jalandhar | 2 | — |
| Patiala | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Punjab
- 1.Nanuan'S4 posts
- 2.Food Festival1 post
- 3.Goswami Tent Services1 post
- 4.Kapsha Constructions Pvt Ltd1 post
- 5.Manni Dhaba1 post
- 6.Rajasthani Snacks & Fast Food1 post
- 7.Satnam Punjabi Dhaba1 post
- 8.Singh Legal Associates1 post
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (cook jobs in Punjab).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg | ₹19,500 | ₹16,500 | +18% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook jobs in Punjab
- CookSharma'S Vegetarian · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- CookAman Dhaba · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookYummy Tummy · Ludhiana · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookNew Delhi Metal Store · Ludhiana · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookGolden Chilli · Patiala · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookHomeland Hieghts Residence Society Sector 70 Mohali · Mohali · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookHardik · Mohali · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookKapsha Constructions Pvt Ltd · Amritsar · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹18,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook jobs in Punjab most often ask for North Indian, Veg and Home Cook Experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook jobs in Punjab pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹16,500 a month, from 29 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹12,500 and ₹19,000.
How many cook jobs are open in Punjab right now?
29 active posts from 26 employers (49 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 1 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook jobs in Punjab?
Yes — 10% of current posts accept freshers.
Which cities have the most cook jobs in Punjab?
Ludhiana (12), Mohali (12), Amritsar (2), Jalandhar (2) and Patiala (1).
Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in Punjab?
Employers with the most live posts: Nanuan'S (4), Food Festival (1), Goswami Tent Services (1), Kapsha Constructions Pvt Ltd (1) and Manni Dhaba (1).
Which skills raise pay for cook jobs in Punjab?
Veg (+18%, ₹19,500 vs ₹16,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.