Is KFC a good company to work for as a Line Cook?

Line Cook professionals working at KFC have rated their employer with 3.4 out of 5 stars in 189 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of KFC employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Line Cook Jobs at KFC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Line Cook interview questions at KFC .

Does KFC pay Line Cook employees well?

Line Cook professionals rate their compensation and benefits at KFC with 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 189 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Line Cook salaries at KFC.

How happy are Line Cook professionals working at KFC?

42% of Line Cook employees at KFC would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 37% in the past 12 months. Line Cook professionals have also rated KFC with a 3.2 rating for work-life-balance, 3.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.2 rating for culture and values and 2.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KFC?

Cashier (1497) , Team Member (803) , Cook (801) , Crew Member (497) , Customer Service (390) , Shift Supervisor (390) , Manager (343) , Assistant Manager (272) , Customer Service Representative (246) , Line Cook (208) , Sales Associate/Cashier (193) , Team Leader (193) , Shift Manager (174) , Kitchen Staff (138) , Customer Service Team Member (133)

What are the pros of working at KFC according to real employee reviews?

"You get the 25% discount out side of work but free food on shift Good employees and managers" ((in 843 reviews)); "good people and all friendly" ((in 654 reviews)); "You can work when ever you want full time or part time is avaliable and the staff are friendly and welcoming" ((in 383 reviews)); "It’s a fast pace and you get a free meal on shift along with the right training" ((in 264 reviews)); "Great team and beginner job" ((in 263 reviews))

What are the cons of working at KFC according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and often can be tiring working 40 to 50hrs week in and out." ((in 1027 reviews)); "Tasks are often repetitive and management is poor." ((in 789 reviews)); "Managers are rude to customers for no reason when a problem could easily be fixed." ((in 511 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes included staying long after due to be done and not being paid for it" ((in 504 reviews)); "stressful sometimes and low salary" ((in 289 reviews))

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KFC Line Cook reviews

3.4

42% would recommend to a friend

(189 total reviews)

Sabir Sami

53% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

Line Cook employees have rated KFC with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 189 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Line Cook professionals have a good working experience there. KFC is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Line Cook professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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189 reviews

3.0

Aug 23, 2025

Cool

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good staff, nice management , good food

Cons

Stressful environment at times. Overwhelming

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

My experience

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great with school schedule. Good hours

Cons

Bunch of idiots who hated me

5.0

Jul 22, 2025

Cook

Line cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was wonderful and fun.

Cons

Nothing at all, great place

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