Flexible Kitchen Cook: Grill, Fry & Prep Pro

Sonic-Drive--in; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Illinois is seeking an experienced Cook to oversee food stations, including grill and fryer, and ensure quality from prep to plating. You will also package items, check quality, and maintain clean, efficient work areas.

This role emphasizes flexibility with hours and a teamwork-driven environment where standards for appearance and hygiene are required. A positive, collaborative attitude helps our drive-in run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Flexible hours

Team player

Good communication

Basic math reading

Follow directions

Hygiene standards

Job description

Sonic Drive-In in Illinois is seeking an experienced Cook to oversee food stations, including grill and fryer, and ensure quality from prep to plating. You will also package items, check quality, and maintain clean, efficient work areas.

This role emphasizes flexibility with hours and a teamwork-driven environment where standards for appearance and hygiene are required. A positive, collaborative attitude helps our drive-in run smoothly.