Team Member

Sonic Drive-In; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

Sonic Drive-In in Ottumwa, Iowa is hiring a Crew Member responsible for providing a SuperSONIC experience to guests. Responsibilities include creating and packaging menu items and maintaining safety standards while fostering a team-oriented work environment. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, be flexible with hours, and possess effective communication and multi-tasking skills. This role offers the opportunity to cross-train in various positions and engage with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work irregular hours and be flexible based on business needs.
• General understanding of the food service/restaurant industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and package menu items.
• Communicate proactively with team members.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Eagerness to learn

Multi-tasking

Team mentality

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Basic reading skills

Job description

Responsibilities

As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member – which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard – your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by:

• Creating and packaging delicious menu items
• Trying to beat your best record, every time
• Being proactive (If you’re not busy now, you may be in 5 minutes!)
• Continuously communicating with team to help motivate
• Being a menu genius and helping SONIC customers navigate all customizable combinations
• Maintaining SONIC safety and sanitation standards

What You’ll Need

• Contagiously positive attitude
• Ability to remain calm, especially in tough situations
• Resilient spirit – knowing everyone makes mistakes and can bounce back from a set-back
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to multi-task, switching from one task to another with ease
• Team mentality and willingness to help where needed
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Restaurant Team Member Requirements

• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to be flexible in all situations based on restaurant business need
• Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at Sonic Drive-In restaurants
• General knowledge and understanding of the food service / restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required

Additional Restaurant Team Member Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming individuals who enjoy providing pleasant and courteous food service to our guests!
• A willingness to cross-train in all of the stations. It never gets dull here!
• Motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive-in restaurants clean and safe.

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.