Cook

Sonic Drive-In; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Columbus, GA is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will cook, prepare, and package food to our quality standards and operate multiple stations.

The role requires irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Strong basic math, reading, and communication skills help you follow directions and stay organized in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general restaurant or retail operations.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product.
• Operate grill, front swamp, back swamp, dresser, and prep stations.
• Follow policies and sanitation procedures.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of work areas and tools.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Communication

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