Cook

Role summary

Cook is a role at Sonny’s BBQ in Winter Haven, Florida, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-16. Salary: USD 14–18 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Cook

Company

Sonny’s BBQ

Location

Winter Haven, Florida, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Hospitality

Salary

USD 14–18 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-16

Job description

Description

Looking for a workplace that values hard work and offers opportunities for long-term growth? You’ve come to the right place! At ACGBBQ, LLC., a licensed franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ, we know our people are the heart of our success, and we’re committed to taking care of our team.

Competitive Pay: (rate varies by state, location, and experience)

Florida: $14 - $18 per hour (rate varies by location, position, and experience)

Other Southeastern Markets: $10 - $16 per hour (rate varies by state, location, position, and experience)

Benefits for team members are:

Family-Friendly Hours

Competitive Pay

Eat Free when working

Paid Time Off after one year

Christmas and Thanksgiving Off

Team Member of Quarter Awards Program

Incentive Opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Additional Supplemental Benefits

(Employees in non-exempt positions must complete the applicable waiting period prior to benefits enrollment.)

At Sonny’s BBQ, we don’t just hire great people—we invest in them. When you join the ACGBBQ family , you’ll be part of a team that supports you, values your contributions, and helps you grow.

General Purpose

To provide the most memorable experience for our guests, through fun, connections, and the best BBQ ever!

Essential Duties (may include, but not limited to)

Ability to cook

Memorize and apply all Sonny’s-specialized BOH terminology, plating, menu items, procedures, utensils, abbreviations, and methodologies.

Ability to navigate around equipment

Fully responsible for managing the grill

Ability to work frying equipment and bread grill

Able to read orders and follow protocols to process orders according to the KDS

Maintain a clean workstation

Adhere to sanitary and food preparation guidelines

Perform cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the shift

Use a meat slicer

Able to work with sharp knives

Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to be calm under pressure

Effective time management skills

Must be dependable and can maintain a flexible schedule

Attend and successfully complete any ongoing training or certification programs required by the company, federally, or by the state as it relates to this position.

Required Skills and Experience

Related experience and/or training in the restaurant industry.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Constant ability to push, pull, lift, carry and or move up to 90 pounds.

Team Members will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and required to work with cleaning chemicals. Frequent washing of the hands is required for all positions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment (so you know what you are getting into)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any BOH Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to handle food products and equipment.

Ability to communicate with other Team Members, including speaking and listening.

The position requires continuously walking, standing, bending, lifting, reaching, crouching, touching, feeling, tasting, talking, hearing, wiping, and smelling.

Sonny’s is a fast-paced environment and requires constant human interaction and movement.

While performing the duties of the job, team members regularly work with or near moving mechanical parts.

As a BOH Team Member, you must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job for up to an 8-hour shift.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a detailed list of all responsibilities.