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Sonic Drive-In

Cooks

Dubuque, IA

$14.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

Sonic

Cooks

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

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 ...

Brew Oil LLC

COOKS

Storm Lake, IA

$12 - $14/hr

Cook is responsible for ensuring proper food safety is being followed Kitchen stays clean and sanitized Food warmers are kept full and fresh at all time

Rastrelli's Restaurant

Line Cooks

Clinton, IA · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Be able to cook orders following recipes and being able to work well with staff under pressure. Will set up line, prep all items to prepare menu items. Be responsible for closing the restaurant and ...

The Outing Club

Sous Chef and Lead Cooks

Davenport, IA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Seeking experienced line cooks and sous chef for private club. This is a hands on position who leads by example and assists in the day-to-day operation. must posses excellent people skills and ...

The Outing Club

Sous Chef and Lead Cooks

Davenport, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Seeking experienced line cooks and sous chef for private club. This is a hands on position who leads by example and assists in the day-to-day operation. must posses excellent people skills and ...

Opa Time

Cook

Sioux City, IA

$17/hr

We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school. Responsibilities of a Cook:

SONIC Drive-In - W. Broadway

Cook

Council Bluffs, IA

$13 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

IHOP

Cook

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley ...

IHOP

Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley ...

IHOP

Cook

Urbandale, IA

$12 - $16/hr

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley ...

IHOP

Cook

West Des Moines, IA

$17 - $19/hr

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley ...

Cherokee Regional Medical Center

Cook

Cherokee, IA

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

COOK REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager POSITION SUMMARY: The morning cook works from 5:30am - 2:00pm. He/She prepares meals for in-house patients, employees, hospital guests, the Beck (independent living ...

Mill Valley Care Center

Cook - PT

Bellevue, IA · On-site

$18/hr

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using ...

Charter Senior Living

Cook

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

At Charter Senior Living, our cooks do more than prepare food - they help create meaningful dining experiences for our residents every single day. We are looking for a dependable, energetic, and team ...

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What are careers in cooking?

Careers in cooking include roles such as chef, line cook, pastry chef, and kitchen manager. These jobs typically require culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and often certification or training from culinary schools or programs. Cooking careers can be found in restaurants, hotels, catering services, and other food service establishments.

What kind of cooks make the most money?

Executive chefs and head cooks typically earn the highest salaries among cooks, especially those working in fine dining restaurants, hotels, or high-end establishments. Advanced culinary skills, management experience, and certifications like ServSafe can also contribute to higher earnings.

What jobs can I do with cooking?

With a cooking background, you can pursue roles such as chef, line cook, prep cook, or kitchen assistant. These jobs typically require culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments, often with certifications like food handler permits.

What is the difference between Cooks Job vs Kitchen Assistants?

AspectCooks JobKitchen Assistants
CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary trainingBasic food handling knowledge
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, hotelsSupport roles in kitchens, prep areas
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, catering, hospitalityFood service establishments, cafeterias
Job FocusPreparing, cooking, plating dishesAssisting with prep, cleaning, stocking

While both Cooks and Kitchen Assistants work in food service environments, Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking dishes, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Kitchen Assistants support cooks by handling prep work and cleaning tasks. The roles complement each other but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Sonic Drive-In

Dubuque, IA

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Sonic Drive-In rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 1,621 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

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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