Cook

soar-restaurants-sonic; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic is seeking a Cook in Independence, Missouri. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and packaging food products according to operational and quality standards.

This role requires effective verbal and written communication skills, along with general restaurant knowledge. Irregular hours, including nights and weekends, are expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of restaurant operation and general food preparation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to follow directions and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food products following operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas.
• Report issues or complaints to the manager on duty.

Skills

Restaurant knowledge

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

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