Cook

Sonic Drive-In; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in LaFayette, GA is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and package food, and to operate the grill, soda fountain, and prep stations according to standards.

The role requires regular attendance, adherence to health and safety rules, and the ability to follow directions while multi-tasking in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Must have general restaurant or retail knowledge.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product per standards.
• Operate kitchen stations (grill, prep, back/front areas) as assigned.
• Comply with company policies and operational standards.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties (trash, mopping, dishes, counters, equipment).
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Basic reading

Verbal and 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