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Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site

$14.25 - $19/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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Duarte, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/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 ...

Sonic Drive-In

Carhop or Skating Carhop

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...

Sonic Drive-In

Assistant General Manager

Fullerton, CA · On-site

Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing ...

Sonic Drive-In

Restaurant Team Member

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. • Restaurant Team Member duties may include: • Taking orders and making accurate change quickly • ...

Sonic Drive-In

Restaurant Team Member

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. • Restaurant Team Member duties may include: • Taking orders and making accurate change quickly • ...

Sonic Drive-In

Assistant General Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing ...

Sonic Drive-In

Restaurant Team Member

Duarte, CA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. • Restaurant Team Member duties may include: • Taking orders and making accurate change quickly • ...

Sonic Drive-In

Restaurant Team Member

Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. • Restaurant Team Member duties may include: • Taking orders and making accurate change quickly • ...

Sonic Drive-In

Assistant General Manager

Duarte, CA · On-site

Being an Assistant Manager at a SONIC Drive-In restaurant is the cherry on top of a Strawberry Banana Split Molten Cake Sundae. You'll assist the drive-in restaurant's General Manager in managing ...

Sonic Drive-In

Restaurant Team Member

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

SONIC Drive-In is a food service mecca, and our Restaurant Team Member is at the center. • Restaurant Team Member duties may include: • Taking orders and making accurate change quickly • ...

Sonic Drive-In

Carhop or Skating Carhop

Fullerton, CA · On-site

As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...

Sonic Drive-In

Carhop or Skating Carhop

Duarte, CA · On-site

As a SONIC Carhop, you are part of an elite group, filling a role offered by no other company. Being a Carhop (aka super cool food server) is like being an astronaut, only you work in a drive-in ...

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How much do sonic drive in jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for sonic drive in in Compton, CA is $61,854.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,300.00 and $70,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sonic Drive In vs Sonic Crew Member?

AspectSonic Drive InSonic Crew Member
RoleManagerial or supervisory position overseeing operationsEntry-level position responsible for customer service and basic tasks
CredentialsExperience in management, possibly a high school diploma or equivalentNo formal credentials required, on-the-job training provided
Work EnvironmentFast-paced restaurant setting, supervising staffCustomer service environment, working at the counter or drive-in
Industry UsageUsed for managerial roles within SonicCommonly used for entry-level positions at Sonic

In summary, Sonic Drive In typically refers to managerial roles overseeing operations, while Sonic Crew Member describes entry-level staff focused on customer service. Both roles are essential to Sonic's restaurant environment but differ in responsibilities and required experience.

What cities near Compton, CA are hiring for Sonic Drive In jobs?

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Infographic showing various Sonic Drive In job openings in Compton, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,854 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Cook

Sonic Drive-In

Santa Fe Springs, CA • On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Sonic Drive-In rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 1,631 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 107 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

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 areas
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
- Must be at least 16 years old
Additional Info:
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!
- Fast Food experience is a PLUS, but not required!
- 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!
Employer: Coast to Coast Commercial, LLC
SONIC and its independent franchise owners are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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