Hiring market · West Bengal
Hire Cook in West Bengal
46 active cook jobs in West Bengal from 44 employers, a median offer of ₹13,300 a month and 9% open to freshers.
Hiring market in West Bengal
- Active jobs
- 46
- 119 openings
- Employers hiring
- 44
- Median pay / month
- ₹13,300
- ₹11,000–₹16,500
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 2
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook hiring in West Bengal: what the data says
There are 46 active cook jobs in West Bengal from 44 employers, with 119 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 2 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook jobs in West Bengal is ₹13,300 a month (46 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹11,000 and ₹16,500; the top tenth start at ₹19,000. West Bengal pays 11% below the all-India median (₹15,000). An offer at the all-India median would already beat most local posts.
Only 9% of posts accept freshers — most employers in West Bengal want experience.
Kolkata (41), Siliguri (3) and Asansol (1) have the most openings in West Bengal. Om Shanti Hotel And Restaurant, Child Vision Foundation and Dial Easy Finserve Private Limited have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 96% of posts are full-time, 4% part-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (96% of posts).
Posts asking for Non Veg offer a median of ₹15,000 against ₹12,500 without it (+20%). Those asking for Veg offer a median of ₹15,000 against ₹13,000 without it (+15%).
Monthly pay in West Bengal
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹16,500 | ₹19,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 4 | — |
| 1–2 years | 42 | ₹13,000 |
Compare
How West Bengal compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | ₹13,300 | — | 46 |
| India | ₹15,000 | +13% | 2,532 |
| Jharkhand | ₹12,500 | -6% | 20 |
| Bihar | ₹12,500 | -6% | 56 |
| Odisha | ₹13,000 | -2% | 58 |
| Assam | ₹13,500 | +2% | 15 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹13,500 | +2% | 34 |
Employment type
- Full-time96% · 44
- Part-time4% · 2
Work mode
- On-site100% · 46
Qualification asked
- Below 10th96% · 44
- 12th pass4% · 2
Cities
Where in West Bengal the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 41 | ₹13,000 |
| Siliguri | 3 | — |
| Asansol | 1 | — |
| Howrah | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in West Bengal
- 1.Om Shanti Hotel And Restaurant3 posts
- 2.Child Vision Foundation1 post
- 3.Dial Easy Finserve Private Limited1 post
- 4.Hls (P) Ltd1 post
- 5.Sharma'S Food Corner1 post
- 6.Shivam Tie Up Pvt Ltd1 post
- 7.Sushil Kumar Jain (Chalo Naukripay)1 post
- 8.U Turn Cafe1 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 West Bengal).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹15,000 | ₹12,500 | +20% |
| Veg | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | +15% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook jobs in West Bengal
- CookGolden Hotel & Restaurant · Howrah · 1–2 yrs · 16 days ago₹12,000 – ₹18,000/month
- CookYs Textile Pvt Ltd · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 17 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookMarcel Salon & Cafe · Siliguri · Fresher · 9 Oct₹15,000/month
- CookAny Time Fish · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹20,000/month
- CookMaa Laxmi Petai Porota Centre · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- CookGolden Kitchen · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
- CookBasil Enterprise · Kolkata · Fresher · 30 Sept₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- CookG. R. ..Hotel. · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook jobs in West Bengal most often ask for Chinese, Non Veg and North Indian.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook jobs in West Bengal pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹13,300 a month, from 46 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹11,000 and ₹16,500.
How many cook jobs are open in West Bengal right now?
46 active posts from 44 employers (119 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 2 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook jobs in West Bengal?
Few employers do: only 9% of current posts accept freshers. A fresher-friendly post with on-the-job training faces little competition.
Which cities have the most cook jobs in West Bengal?
Kolkata (41), Siliguri (3), Asansol (1) and Howrah (1).
Which companies are hiring for cook jobs in West Bengal?
Employers with the most live posts: Om Shanti Hotel And Restaurant (3), Child Vision Foundation (1), Dial Easy Finserve Private Limited (1), Hls (P) Ltd (1) and Sharma'S Food Corner (1).
Which skills raise pay for cook jobs in West Bengal?
Non Veg (+20%, ₹15,000 vs ₹12,500) and Veg (+15%, ₹15,000 vs ₹13,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.