Cook

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

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Holton, KS is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will cook, prepare, and package meals to meet quality standards while maintaining clean, organized workstations and adhering to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating grill and prep stations, following policies, and ensuring timely service. The role requires reliability, good communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast food or restaurant setting preferred.
• Strong basic math and reading abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and multitask efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food per standards.
• Operate kitchen stations (grill, prep, stock areas) as assigned.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment; dispose of waste.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math & reading

Verbal & 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