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 134 reviews)); "good money is the only pro" ((in 57 reviews)); "Free food and drinks on all shifts" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great people and they are really fun to work with." ((in 33 reviews)); "Bonuses are good" ((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 83 reviews)); "Bad hours poor management not enough pay lazy staff" ((in 48 reviews)); "The managers are rude and cannot manage anything." ((in 43 reviews)); "The hours No work life balance" ((in 38 reviews)); "If you voice ideas how to better the company, especially concerning health and safety, they will demand that you cease all insightful rhetoric (not that they can use these words) and try to force you to conform to their expectations of silent robotic slavery enduring long hours and no time off." ((in 30 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

(69 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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1.0

May 9, 2025

Lies lies

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros! Even the money they pay you is not above board

Cons

No communication, bosses suck l, no one’s what is going on and frankly just ran poorly! Horrible place to work and lazy upper management that have no clue how a place should run! Bottom line it’s all about how much money they can squeeze out of each location while being filled with outdated old equipment filled with roaches 🪳 these stores are nasty inside!

1.0

Feb 25, 2025

Overworked & Underpaid

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO based on tenure (1-2 years) =2weeks (3-4 years) = 3weeks 5+ weeks =4weeks 4

Cons

-end of doing the opposite of what is said @ interview & orientation - no active communication throughout company i.e policy changes, growing concerns, etc - must have @ least 10hrs of overtime for ur paycheck to be “worth” the stress & hassle of the company -hire/promote/increase pay based on favoritism & personal preference not work ethic, company knowledge, etc -priorities misplaced i.e( wont fix store foundation that causes leaks to produce .5ft of standing water on the floor but stresses crew to tuck in their shirts) •Locations do not have HOT WATER •No working HEAT/AC UNITS •None of food coolers are working and regulating temp

1.0

Dec 17, 2024

Do not go to the one on lakeshore

Front end cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I honestly can't think of any

Cons

The manager belittles you some of the co. Workers are beyond disrespectful.It's a toxic work environment

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