Does Cook Out pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cook Out employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cook Out. This rating has improved by 9% 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 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cook Out?

Cashier (151) , Manager (91) , General Manager (73) , Crew Member (53) , 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 129 reviews)); "Good money if you’re full time" ((in 55 reviews)); "Free food and drinks on all shifts" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people and they are really fun to work with." ((in 31 reviews)); "Great salary and bonus." ((in 21 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 49 reviews)); "Managers have favorites." ((in 45 reviews)); "The hours No work life balance" ((in 38 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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3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(1,014 total reviews)

Jeremy Reaves

59% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

Cook Out has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,014 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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

Jun 22, 2026

Decent pay with limited control over hours

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good vibe, decent pay, that's about it!

Cons

Little control over hours. They canceled scheduled hours, sending home early to reduce pay.

5.0

Jun 18, 2026

Love this job

Crew member/grill cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good job no problems I was fine

Cons

Good job no problems I was fine I love it

2.0

Jun 18, 2026

Decent pay and fun people, but crazy hours

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-decent pay -free food -fun people

Cons

-crazy hours -drunk and high customers

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