Grill & Fry Cook – Flexible Hours, Great Pay

Sonic Drive-In; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In restaurants are hiring a Cook to oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, including Food Production, Grill and Fryer stations. You will prepare, cook and portion items to meet quality standards while delivering friendly service.

This role requires flexibility to work irregular hours, nights and weekends. You’ll cross-train across stations, keep the area clean, and follow uniform and hygiene standards in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• 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 of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook 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 areas.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Basic Math

Reading Skills

Follow Directions

Team Player

Job description

SONIC Drive-In restaurants are hiring a Cook to oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, including Food Production, Grill and Fryer stations. You will prepare, cook and portion items to meet quality standards while delivering friendly service.

This role requires flexibility to work irregular hours, nights and weekends. You’ll cross-train across stations, keep the area clean, and follow uniform and hygiene standards in a fast-paced team environment.