Restaurant Cook: Grill, Fryer & Prep with Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

SONIC Drive-In restaurants are seeking a Cook to oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, operating Food Production, Grill, Fryer and related tasks to serve consistent, high‑quality menu items.

Requirements include working irregular hours, nights and weekends, strong communication, ability to follow directions, and a commitment to uniform and hygiene standards. Prior restaurant or retail experience is preferred but not required.

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 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 areas.

Skills

Food prep

Grill operation

Fryer operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

SONIC Drive-In restaurants are seeking a Cook to oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, operating Food Production, Grill, Fryer and related tasks to serve consistent, high‑quality menu items.

Requirements include working irregular hours, nights and weekends, strong communication, ability to follow directions, and a commitment to uniform and hygiene standards. Prior restaurant or retail experience is preferred but not required.