Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box is a fast food restaurant chain.

jackinthebox.com

Rating based on 47 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Jack in the Box

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Jack in the Box get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid sick leave

    Does Jack in the Box give paid sick leave?

    No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Jack in the Box do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    You should be paid for all the work you do.

    A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

    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.

    How we know this

    • 95% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
    • 5% 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.

    You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do workers at Jack in the Box worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    58% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.

    You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.

  • Okay
  • Only some people can choose their shifts

    Do Jack in the Box workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Jack in the Box workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job works with your personal life.

    It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to get time off

    How easy is it to get time off at Jack in the Box?

    Most people find it hard to get time off.

    How we know this

    70% of people report it’s hard to get time off.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute

    Do Jack in the Box managers change schedules at the last minute?

    Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.

    How we know this

    33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.

    Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Jack in the Box?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    62% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

  • Needs improving
  • Most students say it’s bad

    Is a Jack in the Box job good for students?

    Most students say this is a bad place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    79% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Jack in the Box feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    44% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get breaks without interruption

    Do people at Jack in the Box get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Only some people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    52% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed out

    Is it stressful to work at Jack in the Box?

    Most people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    98% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Jack in the Box enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    59% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Jack in the Box recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    66% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Jack in the Box?

    Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to advance

    Do people get support to advance at Jack in the Box?

    Only some people are given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 67% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening

    Do people think Jack in the Box’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    88% 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by headquarters

    Do workers feel well informed about how Jack in the Box is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

How Jack in the Box ranks

Jack in the Box ranks last to work for out of fast food restaurants.

  1. 38 Popeyes
    4.1
  2. 39 Jack's Family Restaurants
    4.0
  3. 40 Jack in the Box
    3.9

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 10 February 2025.

Jack in the Box job reviews

  • Best thing

    Nothing

    Worst thing

    The low hour the low pay the work place the stress

    1.5

    Jack in the Box Cashier, January 2025

  • Best thing

    The crew and new learning experiences

    Worst thing

    Getting yelled at by customers managers shaming, other managers, and disrespecting other people getting high and drunk

    1.1

    Jack in the Box Night Shift Manager, November 2024

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 85% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 47 Jack in the Box employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

1 week or less 95% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.

Based on 42 Jack in the Box employees