Cook

Sonic-Drive--in; England (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is hiring a Cook who will prepare and portion food, operate grill and fryer stations, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. You will work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment, collaborating with teammates to deliver a SuperSONIC experience.

The role requires adaptability, strong communication, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays while maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen and supporting drive-in operations.

Qualifications

• Contagiously positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask across tasks.
• Effective communication and basic math skills.
• Willingness to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Cooking, creating, and packaging delicious menu items.
• Be proactive and communicate with the team to stay motivated.
• Maintain SONIC safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepare and portion food according to quality standards.
• Operate grill and fryer stations and dress items to order.
• Check packaged items for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Clean kitchen and restaurant areas, including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Support overall smooth operation during shifts.
• Follow directions and adhere to appearance, uniforms, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Effective communication

Team mentality

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Description

As a SONIC Drive-In Cook, your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by:

• Cooking, creating, and packaging delicious menu items
• Trying to beat your best record, every time
• Being proactive (If you're not busy now, you may be in 5 minutes!)
• Continuously communicating with the team to help motivate
• Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation standards
• Preparing and portioning food according to product quality standards
• Operating grill and fryer stations and dressing items to order as needed
• Checking packaged menu items for product quality, accuracy, and consistency
• Cleaning assigned kitchen and restaurant areas, including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counters, and sanitizing food preparation areas

What You'll Need:

• Contagiously positive attitude
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations
• Resilient spirit, knowing everyone makes mistakes and can bounce back from a setback
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to multitask, switching from one task to another with ease
• Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

The Fine Print:

As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.

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 needs
• 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 Info:

Additional SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Qualifications...

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing quality products for our guests!
• A willingness to cross-train at all 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 bees knees, cruisin . . . you get the picture! It's downright sensational!!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

You are applying for work for a franchisee D.L. Rogers Corp of Sonic, not Sonic Corporate, or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

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!