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

4.0

Jan 5, 2026

Good food, okay management

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited free food for me, good OT pay.

Cons

Bad management at my location, and clock in/out system was very outdated.

4.0

Dec 29, 2025

good summer job

Milkshake maker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good team to work with

Cons

its fast pace work environment.

2.0

Dec 7, 2025

Unforgiving, rigid and immature upper management

Flex manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced, and opportunities for advancement if you sell your soul

Cons

If they don't like you, you will not be successful. They will schedule you in ways that are inconvenient, embarrass and berate you, belittle you. They will gaslight you into thinking either you suck, or there is no place for you. If you're already a jerk or thick skinned you might make it.

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