HiringAgeCook Out's hiring age policy
Cook Out's own paper crew application says applicants "must be at least 16." Cook Out restaurants are company-run rather than franchised, and current postings tell you to apply in person and ask the manager on duty about requirements.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crew member (cashier/cook) | 16+ | Stated on Cook Out's crew application form |
How to apply at Cook Out
Apply in person at the Cook Out nearest you and ask for the manager on duty. Cook Out also posts a downloadable crew application on its employment page. If you're under 18, your state may require a work permit.
- Free food during your shift
- 401(k) match up to 4%
- Flexible scheduling
Cook Out hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Cook Out?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Cook Out. State law can raise the age.
Does Cook Out hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
Not according to anything Cook Out publishes. Its application sets the minimum at 16, so younger teens should plan to apply once they turn 16.
How do I apply to Cook Out?
Go to the Cook Out location you want to work at and ask to speak with the manager on duty. Cook Out's job pages say to apply in person, and the manager can tell you which shifts are open.
Can my state's laws change the rules for a 16-year-old at Cook Out?
Yes. Some states limit how late 16- and 17-year-olds can work or require a work permit for anyone under 18. Cook Out has to follow the stricter rule, so check your state's teen work laws before you apply.
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