Cook

Sonic Drive-In; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is seeking a restaurant Cook to oversee operations across Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks. You will prepare and cook items to meet quality standards while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.

The role requires flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, and a willingness to cross-train on stations. Excellent teamwork and hygiene are essential in this customer-facing role.

Qualifications

• Available to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Flexible in all situations based on business needs.
• Effective communication and basic math/reading skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Adherence to appearance, uniform and hygiene standards.
• General knowledge of restaurant/retail operations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food orders to meet quality standards.
• Food preparation and portioning.
• Cook on the grill.
• Operate the fry station.
• Dress items to order.
• Package all menu items and check quality and consistency.
• Clean and sanitize including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counters.

Skills

Communication skills

Math & reading skills

Follow directions

Flexible schedule

Hours flexibility

Job description

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can’t hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you’ll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workers.

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if applicable.

Cook tasks in the restaurant may include:

• Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards
• Food preparation and portioning
• Cooking on the grill
• Operating the fry station
• Dressing items to order
• Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
• Cleaning including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and sanitizing food areaa

Requirements:

SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Requirements:

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC Drive-In restaurants
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Additional SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Qualifications...

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing quality products for our guests!
• A willingness to cross-train on all the stations – it never gets boring here!
• Motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive-in clean and safe.

Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the SONIC Drive-In restaurant experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand‑made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because “This is How We SONIC”. Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!