Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
retirement savings plan
flexible schedule

Job Description

SONIC Drive-In is a leading fast-food restaurant chain renowned for its distinctive drive-in dining experience and commitment to serving high-quality, delicious menu items quickly and efficiently. Established with a mission to deliver excellent customer service paired with tasty food, SONIC Drive-In has expanded widely across various locations, becoming a beloved destination for communities seeking classic American fast-food options such as burgers, hot dogs, fries, and signature drinks. With a vibrant, team-focused culture, SONIC Drive-In emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for its guests and employees alike.

As a Cook at SONIC Drive-In, your role is to be a vital part of the kitchen operations where you will be preparing and cooking food orders to meet the restaurant’s high product quality standards. This position demands precision and speed as the cook is responsible for food preparation, portioning, cooking on the grill, operating fry stations, dressing items according to customer orders, packaging menu items, and ensuring product consistency. Additionally, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area, including disposing of trash, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops, and sanitizing food areas, is a critical part of the role to comply with health and safety regulations.

The work environment is dynamic, requiring the ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the restaurant’s business needs. Effective communication skills, basic math, and reading abilities are also essential for following directions accurately to deliver consistent food quality. This role requires individuals who can be flexible and adapt quickly to the varying demands throughout their shifts.

Joining SONIC Drive-In as a Cook offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, friendly team that values motivated individuals who enjoy cross-training on all stations and thrive in a team-player atmosphere. SONIC promotes a culture where employees are encouraged to maintain high standards of personal appearance, uniform, and hygiene reflecting the brand’s commitment to professionalism and excellent guest experience. This position not only offers the chance to develop practical culinary skills but also to be a part of a brand that prioritizes quality service, teamwork, and a fun working environment. This role is typically full-time or part-time depending on the location’s staffing needs and can be a great fit for individuals looking to start or grow their career in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
  • ability to be flexible in all situations based on business need
  • effective communication skills
  • basic math and reading skills
  • ability to follow directions

Job Qualifications

  • Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards at SONIC Drive-In restaurants
  • friendly and smiling faces that enjoy providing quality products for our guests
  • a willingness to cross-train on all the stations - it never gets boring here
  • motivated individuals who are team players and committed to keeping our drive-in clean and safe

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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