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

(1,017 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

Cook Out has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,017 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cook Out employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

1.0

Sep 27, 2013

A sad stop on the way to loserville.

Grill cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can technically afford to buy groceries. No one can technically call you unemployed

Cons

Your life is hell. No one cares about you. You are grossly underpaid. You come home smelling like grease and fatback. Your mother will be ashamed to say she is related to you. People talk down to you Seriously, don't work here.

3.0

Apr 22, 2012

the work environment is awesome, but after 3 yrs, i have only recieved one raise.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great customers, and the management is awesome, they really do consider family when there's a prssing issue that forces you to choose between working and family.

Cons

haven't recieved a raise since my first year and i've been there for 3 years.

5.0

Aug 19, 2024

Good

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's is one the largest multi cuisine resturant in Chittagong

Cons

Goood good very good no try

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A sad stop on the way to loserville.

the work environment is awesome, but after 3 yrs, i have only recieved one raise.

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