Cook-FL

Southern Partners; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee discount

Paid training

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In is hiring a Restaurant Cook to oversee the appetite satisfaction stations including Grill, Fryer, and food production. You will prepare and cook orders, ensure quality, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for paid training and employee discounts. Join a team that values fast service, friendly service, and great teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Friendly and positive attitude with good communication.
• Basic math and reading skills for order accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food orders to meet quality standards.
• Handle grill and fryer stations and assist with other duties as needed.
• Package items and ensure product quality and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and kitchen equipment.
• Follow directions and safety/hygiene guidelines.
• Assist in training new staff as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can’t hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you’ll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workers.

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if applicable.

Cook Tasks In The Restaurant May Include

• Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards
• Food preparation and portioning
• Cooking on the grill
• Operating the fry station
• Dressing items to order
• Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
• Cleaning including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and sanitizing food area

SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Requirements

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC Drive-In restaurants
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Qualifications

• Friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing quality products for our guests!
• A willingness to cross-train on all the stations – it never gets boring here!
• Motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive-in clean and safe.

Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the SONIC Drive-In restaurant experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!

All that’s missing is you,

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount
• Paid training

Company Introduction

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because "This is How We SONIC". Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!