Does Cook Out pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cook Out employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cook Out. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cook Out?

45% of Cook Out employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cook Out 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cook Out?

Cashier (151) , Manager (92) , General Manager (73) , Crew Member (54) , Line Cook (33) , Co-Manager (29) , Cook (26) , Sales Associate/Cashier (26) , Manager In Training (MIT) (20) , Assistant Manager (12) , District Manager (12) , Manager In Training (11) , Trainer (11) , Assistant General Manager (10) , Crew Leader (9)

What are the pros of working at Cook Out according to real employee reviews?

"good pay and very fast paced" ((in 140 reviews)); "Good money if you’re full time" ((in 57 reviews)); "Free food and drinks on all shifts" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great people and they are really fun to work with." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great day and benefits." ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cook Out according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and ot but pays well" ((in 76 reviews)); "Bad hours poor management not enough pay lazy staff" ((in 51 reviews)); "The managers are rude and cannot manage anything." ((in 43 reviews)); "The hours No work life balance" ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours due to being open until early morning." ((in 29 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cook Out layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cook Out layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cook Out in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cook Out locations?

Charlotte , Atlanta , Greensboro , Raleigh , Nashville , Thomasville , Wilmington , Richmond , Spartanburg , Knoxville , Virginia Beach , Macon , Durham , Fayetteville , Kernersville , Oxford , Augusta , Blacksburg , Charlottesville , Hampton , Fredericksburg , Gastonia , Memphis , Charleston , Tuscaloosa , Bowling Green , High Point , Hickory , Winston-Salem , Clarksville

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3.0

45% would recommend to a friend

(384 total reviews)

Jeremy Reaves

59% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.5

Work/Life balance

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2.0

Feb 8, 2024

Not so good

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay Good food Sometimes Nice customers That’s About it 2 days off

Cons

No good morning hours 15-20 hours a week Low paycheck Poor team players Drama

3.0

Feb 6, 2024

Great money

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great money and the benefits are decent

Cons

Terrible hours and terrible upper management. Little to no support.

1.0

Feb 4, 2024

Worst Company I’ve Ever Worked For In My Entire Life

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offered Benefits and paid time off for vacation and bonus if your store meets the requirements

Cons

They work you to death then instead of paying you for it they hire some random and lowball them just so they don’t have to pay the ones doing the real work. They are also extremely racist.

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