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Cook

Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In Salary
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY can’t hang together? At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, you’ll have all that, along with great pay, flexible hours, a cool uniform and the camaraderie of fantastic co-workers.

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if applicable.

Cook tasks in the restaurant may include:

  • 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 areaa

Requirements:

SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook 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
  • Willingness to abide by the 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

Additional SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook Qualifications...

  • 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.

Sure, classic cars and vintage threads may be things of the past, but the SONIC Drive-In restaurant experience will always be groovy, right on, awesome, wicked, fab, the bee’s knees, cruisin’ . . . you get the picture! It’s downright sensational!!

All that’s missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!

SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Here at SONIC Drive-in, our priority isn’t just great service, it’s great experiences. Whether you’re coming for a Cherry Limeade on your lunch break or picking up Shakes with your team after a big win, we’re ready for you. That’s why our drive-in makes your burgers with 100% pure beef patties, prepares hand-made onion rings, and serves real ice cream. Carhops deliver orders with a smile because “This is How We SONIC”. Download the SONIC app and order your favorites to enjoy exclusive perks and offers, including half price drinks and slushes any time. Stop by to treat yourself today!

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