Cook

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

Job summary

soar-restaurants-sonic in Jacksonville, Alabama, is looking for a Cook to prepare and package food according to operational standards. The role requires knowledge of basic skills in a restaurant environment and the ability to handle tasks under pressure.

Cooks will work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, while following all health and safety guidelines. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and reading skills necessary for food preparation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product according to standards.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and equipment.
• Report customer complaints to the Manager on Duty.

Skills

Restaurant knowledge

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking skills

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