Team/Crew Member

Sonic Drive-In; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Westland, MI is seeking a Team/Crew Member to support daily restaurant operations, welcome guests, take orders, and help prepare basic foods.

You will perform various station duties, follow safety and sanitation standards, and maintain a clean, efficient dining area while delivering friendly service. Irregular hours include nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities to grow in entry-level roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru if applicable) as assigned to meet operational standards.
• 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.
• Regular attendance.

Skills

Restaurant knowledge

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Following directions

Multi-tasking

Job description

Position: Team/Crew Member

Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)

Status: Nonexempt

Position Summary: This position performs basic operational duties to provide quality products and service to guests.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as assigned to meet operational standards
• 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

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• 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

Time/Shift Expectations: Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multi-tasking skills

Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions