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Sonic Drive-In • Jefferson City, TN 37760 • Posted 18 days ago

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The Cook position at Sonic Drive-In involves cooking, preparing, and packaging food products according to operational and quality standards. This role requires compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards, as well as regular cleaning and sanitation duties. The position may require irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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
  • 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

Qualifications

Required

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

About Sonic Drive-In

SONIC® Drive-In is a fast-food chain known for its unique drive-in dining concept where customers can order from their cars. They serve classic American fast food favorites like burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and breakfast items. Sonic, part of Inspire Brands, has over 3,500 locations in the U.S. and some international presence, competing with brands like McDonald's and Burger King.

Full Job Description

**Position:** **Cook**

**Immediate Supervisor:** Manager on Duty (MOD)

**Status:** Nonexempt

**Position Summary:** This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

**Essential Job Duties:**

+ 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

**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