Cook

Sonic Drive-In; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a Cook to prepare and package food following quality standards. You will operate grill and prep stations, assist with inventory, and ensure cleanliness.

Work includes irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/skills in general restaurant or retail environment.
• Basic math and reading abilities are required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and multitask.
• Experience coordinating multiple prep stations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food according to standards.
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and prep stations as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and standards.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks including trash, mopping, dishes, and wiping surfaces.
• Ensure regular attendance and adherence to shift schedules.

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Communication skills

Follow 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