Night Shift Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen & Prep Expert

Sonic Drive-In; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. The role involves cooking, preparing, and packaging food according to quality standards, and operating grill, prep, and front/back swamp stations as assigned.

You will be accountable for accuracy, safety, and pace in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates should have basic math/reading skills, good communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining consistency.

Qualifications

• General restaurant or retail knowledge.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Multitasking skills.

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
• 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

Skills

General restaurant knowledge

Basic math and reading skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to follow directions

Multitasking

Job description

Sonic Drive-In is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. The role involves cooking, preparing, and packaging food according to quality standards, and operating grill, prep, and front/back swamp stations as assigned.

You will be accountable for accuracy, safety, and pace in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates should have basic math/reading skills, good communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining consistency.