An Actual Review - Senior Director Cozymeal Employee Review

1.0
Jan 10, 2025
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Pros

The employees at Cozymeal are amazing, truly talented, and hard working individuals. Do better by the people who build your company and work hard for you every single day.

Cons

I truly do not know where these flood of positive reviews come from after an employee posts a negative review, since Cozymeal does not have that many full-time employees. I can only assume they are fake or from a previous freelancer who worked on one project. Please be aware of these flood of fake positive reviews and trust the actual reviews left by actual employees.  What these actual reviews will tell you is the truth. Toxic work environment, no regard to mental health or stress, teams being pitted against one another, being overworked and underpaid, etc. I worked for the company for many years and led many teams. Many members of my team were physically sick from stress and mistreatment. A few people over the years have quit after being screamed at by the CEO, including an amazing employee who worked there for well over 5 years. The majority of my job day to day was ensuring the mental health of these team members in a toxic environment while trying to juggle multiple jobs. It did an absolute number on my mental and physical health. At the end of it all, I was laid off after 7 years with zero severance and zero notice and locked out of all of my accounts, along with 40% of staff. I won't get into the many issues here, but I will say this is a toxic work environment that is far from healthy or safe.  I know that many share my story and are afraid to speak up so I am doing it on behalf of all of the amazing employees here or who worked here and suffered.

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5.0
Dec 11, 2025
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Pros

Consistent workflow: Since joining in 2018, I’ve had a steady stream of assignments across different cities. Cozymeal does a good job connecting freelancers with real clients and events. Clear communication: Project briefs are usually detailed, and the team is responsive when questions come up. Scheduling, shoot expectations, and deliverable guidelines are straightforward. Flexible schedule: As a freelancer, I appreciate that I can choose which gigs to accept. There’s no pressure to take on jobs that don’t fit my calendar. Professional clients: Most chefs, hosts, and culinary partners are great to work with and understand the creative process, making shoots smooth and enjoyable. Reliable payment: Payments are consistent and on time, which is something not all gig-based platforms handle well.

Cons

Variable volume of work: Depending on the season and market, shoot opportunities can fluctuate — some months are packed while others are quieter.

1.0
Mar 3, 2026
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Pros

Honestly not many. Pay is usually on time.

Cons

I have worked in multiple start-ups but this is by far the worst. It is very disorganized with no clear reporting lines. This is due to constant bottlenecks as the CEO insists that he signs every detail off. Yes, it is his company but he thinks buzzwords and cost-cutting makes up for the suffocating culture and weak product. During my time there I saw many colleagues replaced without warning and there is a general lack of trust. When I had to speak to the CEO he was trying to involve himself in all my tasks so there is simply no autonomy or growth. The lack of HR is also deeply unprofessional.

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