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Sonic

Cook

West Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, youll 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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

West Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

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 ...

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Restaurant Cook

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

Prepares Cooking Items * Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times ... Founded in 1958, Perkins ® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The ...

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Restaurant Cook

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$11.75 - $15/hr

Prepares Cooking Items * Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times ... Founded in 1958, Perkins ® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The ...

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Restaurant Cook

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

Prepares Cooking Items * Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times ... The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units.

Jama Investments, LLC

Cook

River Falls, WI · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy. You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous ...

Jama Investments, LLC

Cook

Hammond, WI · On-site

$17/hr

You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy. You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous ...

Wingstop

Cook

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Milwaukee, WI

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Milwaukee, WI

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Milwaukee, WI

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

West Bend, WI

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Waukesha, WI

$12.75 - $17/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Milwaukee, WI

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Hales Corners, WI

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

Wingstop

Cook

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

A Restaurant cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to ...

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What is the difference between Restaurants Cooks vs Line Cooks?

AspectRestaurants CooksLine Cooks
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; culinary training often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; culinary training often preferred
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens in restaurants, hotels, or cateringFast-paced restaurant kitchens, often on the line during service
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesRestaurants, food service establishments
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for kitchen roles, skills, and responsibilitiesSpecialized role within the kitchen team, focusing on specific stations

Restaurants Cooks and Line Cooks both work in restaurant kitchens, often sharing similar credentials and work environments. However, Restaurants Cooks may have broader responsibilities, including prep and supervision, while Line Cooks focus on specific stations during service. Both roles are essential in the food service industry and frequently compared by employers and job seekers.

How do restaurants hire cooks?

Restaurants typically hire cooks through a combination of online job postings, referrals, and in-person applications. Candidates usually need relevant cooking experience, a good work ethic, and sometimes food safety certifications such as ServSafe. The hiring process often involves interviews and skill assessments to evaluate culinary abilities and fit for the team.

How much do restaurant cooks get paid in a restaurant?

Restaurant cooks typically earn an hourly wage that ranges from minimum wage to around $15-$20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the establishment. Entry-level cooks may start at lower rates, while experienced or specialized cooks can earn higher salaries, often with opportunities for tips and overtime pay.

What restaurant cooks make the most money?

Head chefs and executive cooks typically earn the highest salaries among restaurant cooks, often reaching six figures in high-end establishments or luxury hotels. Experience, location, and specialization in cuisines or techniques can significantly impact earning potential for cooks.

What cities in Wisconsin are hiring for Restaurants Cooks jobs?

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Cook

West Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Sonic
Food and Beverage Stores • 10K+ employees

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 1,636 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Free food

Recommended by students

Respectful managers

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$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Who says FUN and RESPONSIBILITY cant hang together. At SONIC Drive-In restaurants, youll 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 areas
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 bees knees, cruisin .

. you get the picture. Its downright sensational!!
All thats missing is you, so APPLY TODAY!
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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