Cook

Sonic Drive-In; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and package food items to brand standards. You will operate multiple stations (grill and prep) while following all policies and maintaining cleanliness and safety.

The role requires irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays; it is nonexempt and paid hourly. Prior restaurant experience is helpful, with strong teamwork and reliability valued.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of restaurant operations and food safety
• Basic math and reading proficiency for orders and measurements
• Clear verbal and written communication with team and supervisors
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and compliance with policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product according to standards
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and prep stations as assigned
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Maintain sanitation: dispose trash, mop, sweep, wash dishes, wipe counters, sanitize prep areas, clean equipment
• Maintain regular attendance as required by the role

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Ability to follow directions

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