Cook

Sonic Drive-In; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Alabama is hiring a Cook to support kitchen operations, including cooking, prep, and packaging food to meet quality standards.

The role requires efficient multitasking, attention to detail, and reliable attendance during irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous restaurant experience is beneficial for fast-paced service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/skills related to restaurant or retail environments.
• Basic math and reading abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to procedures.
• Strong multitasking capabilities in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food according to standards.
• Operate various stations (grill, prep, etc.) as assigned.
• Follow policies, procedures, and quality controls.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Basic math and reading skills

Effective verbal and written comms

Ability to follow directions

Multi-tasking skills

Job description

Position:

Cook

Immediate Supervisor:

Manager on Duty (MOD)

Status:

Nonexempt

Position Summary:

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

Essential Job Duties:

• Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations:

Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multi-tasking skills

Work Environment:

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions