Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server)
Sonic Drive-In
No pay info
6104 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, Texas, 75023, United States
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Uninterrupted breaks
About Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In is a drive-in fast food chain.
Job description from Sonic Drive-In
Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)
Status: Nonexempt
Position Summary: This position serves product to guests.
Essential Job Duties:
- Ensure that product meets operational, quality, and appearance standards before being delivered to guests
- Deliver product to guests by carrying and balancing a tray weighing up to 25 pounds
- Provide friendly, quick, and polite service to guests
- Promptly respond to guest requests
- Report customer complaints/issues to MOD
- Assist guest with payment
- Make accurate change quickly and efficiently
- Clear trays and trash from guests' vehicles, patio, drive-thru, and parking lot
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties - including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards
- Regular attendance
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Report employee complaints/issues to MOD
- Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
- Skating Carhop:
- Complete Skating Carhop training requirements
- Perform duties while on roller skates
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required
Time/Shift Expectations: Irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays
Qualifications and Job Requirements:
- Knowledge/Skills
- General restaurant or retail knowledge
- Basic math and reading skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Customer service and multi-tasking skills
Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, lifting, and skating (for Skating Carhops) in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Sonic Drive-In get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
87% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 271 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Sonic Drive-In give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 365 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Sonic Drive-In do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
82% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 355 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 95% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 376 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Sonic Drive-In worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 372 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Sonic Drive-In workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
37% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 362 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Sonic Drive-In workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 284 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Sonic Drive-In?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
43% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 275 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Sonic Drive-In managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
69% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 353 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Sonic Drive-In?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 323 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Sonic Drive-In job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
76% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Sonic Drive-In good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Okay
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Sonic Drive-In, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
36% of people say their vacation days are used up if they take sick leave.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Needs improving
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Part-timers can't get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Sonic Drive-In?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
How we know this
86% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Needs improving
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Part-timers don’t get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Sonic Drive-In?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
How we know this
89% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time offBased on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours."
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Health insurance costs are okay
Is the health insurance from Sonic Drive-In cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Needs improving
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People don’t get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Sonic Drive-In?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
How we know this
84% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Sonic Drive-In feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 341 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Sonic Drive-In get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 265 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Sonic Drive-In?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 362 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Sonic Drive-In enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 309 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Sonic Drive-In recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 387 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Sonic Drive-In?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 353 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Sonic Drive-In?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 339 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Sonic Drive-In’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
72% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 341 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Sonic Drive-In is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 340 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Sonic Drive-In employees say about their job
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Best thing
The discounts and friendly coworkers
Worst thing
When it gets busy and the summer heat
Cook at Sonic Drive-In, May 2025
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Best thing
I do have more hours and pay here than working in my past jobs of retail
Worst thing
The worst thing about my job is that while the sonic corporation already doesn't care about their employees enough my operation partner is a very controlling person who doesn't even let the managers do somethings that their supposed to do then turn around and emotionally manipulate us on why shes so stressed when she takes on more work than she needs to. Then theirs her excessive cheapness where she feels the need to use everything even if very clearly old and unusable. what also comes with her cheapness is the people who are supposed t have a raise have not gotten it in the last 4 months.
Crew leader at Sonic Drive-In, April 2025
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