Sonic Drive-In Cook

Prepares quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner so that guests will have an enjoyable Experience at the Sonic Drive-In.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs all duties in the Basic Stations (Fountain & Frozen, Dresser, Front Swamp, Back Swamp, Grill, Switchboard, Expeditor, Food Prep, and if applicable, Drive-Thru) as needed and depending on store volume, during a shift to ensure that preparation (portion control), temperature, packaging, appearance, presentation, taste and service of all menu items meet operational standards.
• Operates switchboard and records customer order, repeats order in a clear and understandable manner.
• Operates Drive-Thru window and sales register and makes accurate change quickly and efficiently. · Prepares fountain drinks and ice cream items.
• Prepares food by cutting and chopping food items and cooking on grill or in fryers.
• Prepares food orders efficiently within 2-3 minute time frame.
• Packages all menu items into bags or trays and places drink orders into drink carriers.
• Serves food to customers in an efficient manner in the Drive-Thru and as necessary when working in other Basic Stations.
• Routinely disposes of trash by transporting bags outside and into dumpsters.
• Cleans all areas of drive-in, including mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and emptying used grease.
• Performs frequent washing and sanitizing of: food areas, food preparation tools, and hands.

Additional Duties:

• Displays the importance of placing guests’ needs first on a consistent basis.
• Responds to guests requests in a respectful manner. Promptly reports complaints to a member of the drive-in management team.
• Wears required uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment as outlined in the Sonic Drive-In operations manual
• Performs other job related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

• Effective communication skills
• Basic math and basic reading skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Complies with all Sonic Drive-In Policies and Procedures, and all health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Successfully completes and follows requirements of all STAR certification and other Sonic Drive-In training programs.
• Continuous standing, bending, stooping, lifting, stretching and frequent over-head lifting will be required when staging, preparing or packaging menu items and/or cleaning.
• General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required.