Cook

soar-restaurants-sonic; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In Madison, AL is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare, cook, and package menu items in a fast-paced setting. You will follow operational standards and maintain cleanliness throughout shifts.

Ideal candidates have basic math and reading skills, good communication, and the ability to multitask and follow directions. Irregular hours include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of restaurant or retail operations.
• Basic math and reading abilities for order accuracy and inventory checks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Following directions

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