Cook

soar-restaurants-sonic; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic in Beatrice, Nebraska, is seeking a Cook responsible for cooking, preparing, and packaging food products to meet operational standards. The ideal candidate should have general restaurant knowledge and effective communication skills.

The role requires multi-tasking, compliance with sanitation practices, and the ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Join our team to contribute to our high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation standards.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food according to standards.
• Comply with all operational policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic math and reading skills

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