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COOK OUT

COOK OUT is a fast food restaurant chain.

Breakroom Rating

Breakroom Rating5

Based on 175 frontline employees from COOK OUT who took The Breakroom Quiz

8 Cook Out Utility Jobs Hiring Near You

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Mount Airy, NC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Kingsland, GA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Myrtle Beach, SC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Kingsland, GA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

Cook Out

Utility Technician

Mount Airy, NC · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced ...

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COOK OUT Jobs Information

Do workers at Cook Out get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
87% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does Cook Out pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
99% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Cook Out, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
79% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Cook Out?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
68% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Cook Out?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
83% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Cook Out affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Cook Out?

Some people get paid time off from work.
63% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 87% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Cook Out worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
50% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Cook Out workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Cook Out workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Cook Out?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Cook Out managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
39% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Cook Out spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Cook Out?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a Cook Out job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
39% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Cook Out good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cook Out feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cook Out get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Cook Out?

Most people feel stressed here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cook Out enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Cook Out recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Cook Out?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Cook Out?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Cook Out’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
62% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Cook Out is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

What are the most popular job types at Cook Out?

    What are the most popular jobs at Cook Out?

    What are the most popular categories at Cook Out?

    Infographic showing various Utility job openings at Cook Out in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution.

    Utility Technician

    Cook Out

    Charlotte, NC • On-site

    $20 - $24/hr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

    Re-posted 14 days ago

    Cook Out rating

    5.0

    Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

    Cook Out

    Based on 175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    5.4

    Company rating compared to similar companies: 5.4 out of 10

    Fast food restaurants average

    Based on 57,582 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    The best things about working at Cook Out

    • 87%

      87% say their health insurance is affordable

      say their health insurance is affordable

    • 69%

      69% say they have respectful managers

      say they have respectful managers

    Featured by Cook Out, based on 175 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

    Job description

    Utility Technician – Join the Elite Maintenance Team at Cook Out!
    Are you looking for more than just a job? Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced, successful company, we want to hear from you!
    At Cook Out, we don't just maintain buildings; we provide a high-energy environment where people can grow, learn, and succeed.
    The Role
    As a Utility Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of our commercial kitchen equipment and location structures. You’ll manage a service route, ensuring our restaurants stay safe, clean, and fully operational.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Route Maintenance: Service multiple Cook Out locations, ensuring a well-maintained environment.
    Tech-Savvy Tracking: Utilize a company tablet to record maintenance requests and complete work orders in a timely manner.
    Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine checks on HVAC units, filtration systems, and exhaust fans.
    Facility Care: Oversee minor lighting repairs and schedule inspections for electrical fixtures and building structures.
    Team Collaboration: Maintain strong professional relationships with Service Area Managers, office staff, and on-site restaurant teams.
    What You’ll Need to Succeed
    Experience: A background in restaurant equipment is strongly preferred, but we will train the right candidate who has a strong mechanical aptitude.
    Tools & Physicality: Must possess basic tools and the ability to lift 50lbs or more.
    Driving Record: A valid driver’s license (minimum 3 years) with a clean driving record (no major violations/accidents in the last 3–5 years).
    Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check (no criminal convictions within the last 10 years).
    Reliability: Dependable transportation to your assigned van location.
    Why Join Cook Out?
    We value hard work and reward it with a comprehensive benefits package:
    Competitive Pay: Based on your experience + Overtime opportunities.
    Retention Bonus: Receive a $500 bonus after 180 days of employment!
    Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (available after 90 days).
    Future Planning: 401(k) with up to 4% company match (after 1 year).
    Time Off: Paid vacation after 1 year of service.
    Ready to start your career with an industry leader? Apply today and see why Cook Out is the right move for your future!

    Working at Cook Out

    Perks for frontline workers

    From Cook Out, via Breakroom

    • Competitive pay

    • Growth potential

    • Free Food during your shift

    • 401k with matching up to 4%

    • Insurance

    • Vacation time

    About Cook Out, in their own words

    From Cook Out

    At Cook Out, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer a path to long-term career success. We cultivate an upbeat and positive work environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and love to have fun while getting the job done, you’ll fit right in.

    We believe that great performance equals great rewards. We are looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to join our incredible team and learn life skills that will take you to the next level.

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