Cook

Sonic Drive-In; Kentucky; On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Kentucky is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook, prepare, and package food, operate grills and prep stations, and ensure meals meet our quality and safety standards. The role requires accurate follow-through on instructions and teamwork.

You will work in a fast-paced restaurant environment, standing for extended periods and moving between stations. The job emphasizes cleanliness, sanitation, and regular attendance, with opportunities to learn and grow within a busy

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general restaurant or retail operations.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow directions and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food according to standards.
• Operate grill, prep stations as assigned.
• Comply with company policies and standards.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Restaurant knowledge

Math skills

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Follow directions

Multi-tasking

Job description

Position:

Cook

Immediate Supervisor:

Manager on Duty (MOD)

Position Summary:

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

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:

Flexible schedule, Irregular hours; days, 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