Cook

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

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Easley, SC is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook, prepare, and package food items and operate multiple stations under supervision. The role requires adherence to quality standards and safety procedures while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The position involves irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous restaurant experience and strong teamwork are valued for efficient service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multitasking skills

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product per standards
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and prep stations as assigned
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties including trash, mopping, washing dishes and tools, wiping counters, and sanitizing areas
• Maintain regular attendance

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Follow directions

Multitasking

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