POSITION SUMMARY: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned 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 customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds 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 Multi-tasking skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting 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 Company Introduction Our vision is simple: to become America's most loved restaurant brand. In 1953, the prototype of the first SONIC Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. Back then, SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan "Service at the Speed of Sound," which translated to one word: SONIC. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to SONIC Drive-In in 1959. With a dynamic history, SONIC surges forward while specializing in fresh, made-to-order meals that you can't get anywhere else. SONIC's menu is unique, just like the 3 million customers who order from our drive-ins each day. Nowhere else can you order from a customizable menu featuring Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), TOASTER sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas toast) and handmade Onion Rings that are sliced, breaded and cooked fresh every day in every drive-in. No trip to SONIC would be complete without a drink featuring our beloved craveable ice. As your Ultimate Drink Stop with more than 1 million fountain drink and slush combinations, you can't go wrong. Also, don't forget to top your meal corp-patiooff with dessert: it's the SONIC way. Classics like our hand-mixed Shakes are made with Real Ice Cream and come in a variety of flavors. SONIC recognizes that its success is a result of the support of each and every local community. One of our core values is "relationships as a way of life" and we value the relationship we have with each neighborhood that surrounds a SONIC location. Our Oklahoma City, Okla. support center focuses on supporting youth through education and arts opportunities within the state of Oklahoma, and the SONIC system bands together through Limeades for Learning , a nationwide cause branding initiative, to provide essential and innovative learning materials to public school classrooms across the country in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Through the award winning initiative, SONIC and our franchise partners have donated more than $13 million to public school classrooms in local communities across the country. In December 2018, Sonic was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned 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 customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds 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 Multi-tasking skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting 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 Company Introduction Our vision is simple: to become America's most loved restaurant brand. In 1953, the prototype of the first SONIC Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. Back then, SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan "Service at the Speed of Sound," which translated to one word: SONIC. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to SONIC Drive-In in 1959. With a dynamic history, SONIC surges forward while specializing in fresh, made-to-order meals that you can't get anywhere else. SONIC's menu is unique, just like the 3 million customers who order from our drive-ins each day. Nowhere else can you order from a customizable menu featuring Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), TOASTER sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas toast) and handmade Onion Rings that are sliced, breaded and cooked fresh every day in every drive-in. No trip to SONIC would be complete without a drink featuring our beloved craveable ice. As your Ultimate Drink Stop with more than 1 million fountain drink and slush combinations, you can't go wrong. Also, don't forget to top your meal corp-patiooff with dessert: it's the SONIC way. Classics like our hand-mixed Shakes are made with Real Ice Cream and come in a variety of flavors. SONIC recognizes that its success is a result of the support of each and every local community. One of our core values is "relationships as a way of life" and we value the relationship we have with each neighborhood that surrounds a SONIC location. Our Oklahoma City, Okla. support center focuses on supporting youth through education and arts opportunities within the state of Oklahoma, and the SONIC system bands together through Limeades for Learning , a nationwide cause branding initiative, to provide essential and innovative learning materials to public school classrooms across the country in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Through the award winning initiative, SONIC and our franchise partners have donated more than $13 million to public school classrooms in local communities across the country. In December 2018, Sonic was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned 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 customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds 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 Multi-tasking skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting 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 Company Introduction Our vision is simple: to become America's most loved restaurant brand. In 1953, the prototype of the first SONIC Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. Back then, SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan "Service at the Speed of Sound," which translated to one word: SONIC. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to SONIC Drive-In in 1959. With a dynamic history, SONIC surges forward while specializing in fresh, made-to-order meals that you can't get anywhere else. SONIC's menu is unique, just like the 3 million customers who order from our drive-ins each day. Nowhere else can you order from a customizable menu featuring Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), TOASTER sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas toast) and handmade Onion Rings that are sliced, breaded and cooked fresh every day in every drive-in. No trip to SONIC would be complete without a drink featuring our beloved craveable ice. As your Ultimate Drink Stop with more than 1 million fountain drink and slush combinations, you can't go wrong. Also, don't forget to top your meal corp-patiooff with dessert: it's the SONIC way. Classics like our hand-mixed Shakes are made with Real Ice Cream and come in a variety of flavors. SONIC recognizes that its success is a result of the support of each and every local community. One of our core values is "relationships as a way of life" and we value the relationship we have with each neighborhood that surrounds a SONIC location. Our Oklahoma City, Okla. support center focuses on supporting youth through education and arts opportunities within the state of Oklahoma, and the SONIC system bands together through Limeades for Learning , a nationwide cause branding initiative, to provide essential and innovative learning materials to public school classrooms across the country in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Through the award winning initiative, SONIC and our franchise partners have donated more than $13 million to public school classrooms in local communities across the country. In December 2018, Sonic was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY: This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned 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 customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds 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 Multi-tasking skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting 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 Company Introduction Our vision is simple: to become America's most loved restaurant brand. In 1953, the prototype of the first SONIC Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. Back then, SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan "Service at the Speed of Sound," which translated to one word: SONIC. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to SONIC Drive-In in 1959. With a dynamic history, SONIC surges forward while specializing in fresh, made-to-order meals that you can't get anywhere else. SONIC's menu is unique, just like the 3 million customers who order from our drive-ins each day. Nowhere else can you order from a customizable menu featuring Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), TOASTER sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas toast) and handmade Onion Rings that are sliced, breaded and cooked fresh every day in every drive-in. No trip to SONIC would be complete without a drink featuring our beloved craveable ice. As your Ultimate Drink Stop with more than 1 million fountain drink and slush combinations, you can't go wrong. Also, don't forget to top your meal corp-patiooff with dessert: it's the SONIC way. Classics like our hand-mixed Shakes are made with Real Ice Cream and come in a variety of flavors. SONIC recognizes that its success is a result of the support of each and every local community. One of our core values is "relationships as a way of life" and we value the relationship we have with each neighborhood that surrounds a SONIC location. Our Oklahoma City, Okla. support center focuses on supporting youth through education and arts opportunities within the state of Oklahoma, and the SONIC system bands together through Limeades for Learning , a nationwide cause branding initiative, to provide essential and innovative learning materials to public school classrooms across the country in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Through the award winning initiative, SONIC and our franchise partners have donated more than $13 million to public school classrooms in local communities across the country. In December 2018, Sonic was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company.
Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia
Description: Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a Cook I to join our team! Full-time position available with complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403B with match, and more. Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation time. May produce food and serve customers at an a la carte station or may operate a grill station. Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided. Reads food order or received verbal instructions on food required by customers, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions. Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments. Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Westminster Canterbury, client and regulatory rules and procedures. Requirements: Must be a high school graduate or GED. Previous cooking experience preferred (0-2 years). Good working knowledge of food preparation. Serve Safe certificate required or must be willing to obtain within 6 months. Knowledge of food handling and safety procedures. Ability to work well with all types of individuals. Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we require all team members to receive the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. PIb106ee5dab31-4567
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
Description: Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a Cook I to join our team! Full-time position available with complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403B with match, and more. Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation time. May produce food and serve customers at an a la carte station or may operate a grill station. Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided. Reads food order or received verbal instructions on food required by customers, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions. Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments. Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Westminster Canterbury, client and regulatory rules and procedures. Requirements: Must be a high school graduate or GED. Previous cooking experience preferred (0-2 years). Good working knowledge of food preparation. Serve Safe certificate required or must be willing to obtain within 6 months. Knowledge of food handling and safety procedures. Ability to work well with all types of individuals. Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we require all team members to receive the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. PIb106ee5dab31-4567
Experienced. Knowledge with short orders. Assisting in the kitchen, working together with meal prepping, and cooking (breakfast, lunch). Must have experienced working in high volume hospital setting. Resume must reflect experience. Job Responsibilities & Duties: Must be a team member that has culinary knowledge, caf, porter, and/or restaurant experience. Food Safety and Hygiene: the cooks will maintain clean food stations to ensure food safety standards. Cooking: responsible for the preparation of foods according to standardized recipes and production methods. Ensure high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation service and storage. Monitors food and equipment to maintain proper temperature. Wraps, labels, and dates food products before storage and/or transportation. Prepare and cook foods following precise recipes that are designed to provide a high-quality nutritional meal, which may include option for special dietary restrictions. Must keep kitchen organized and running efficiently. Requirements: 2+ years of relevant experience. Work well under pressure and maintain a professional friendly attitude. Must be able to work morning and night shifts. Able to speak, read and write English. Bilingual-Spanish a plus (+) Must know how to prepare and read recipes. Reliable Transportation Neat Appearance Willing to go the extra mile to get things done. Trusted to work unsupervised and put out quality results. Know Basic cooking techniques (Braise, Saut, Sear, Poach, Grill, Steam), culinary knowledge. Know basic Kitchen skills (take temperatures of food, work ovens, work basic kitchen equipment) Basic Knife skills Sanitation Skills Hand washing skills Clean Criminal Background. Drug Screening administered. Must follow the company dress code. Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Physical Requirements: Fine hand manipulation. Bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, prolonged standing and/or walking.
Apr 04, 2024
Experienced. Knowledge with short orders. Assisting in the kitchen, working together with meal prepping, and cooking (breakfast, lunch). Must have experienced working in high volume hospital setting. Resume must reflect experience. Job Responsibilities & Duties: Must be a team member that has culinary knowledge, caf, porter, and/or restaurant experience. Food Safety and Hygiene: the cooks will maintain clean food stations to ensure food safety standards. Cooking: responsible for the preparation of foods according to standardized recipes and production methods. Ensure high quality using safe, sanitary food handling techniques during preparation service and storage. Monitors food and equipment to maintain proper temperature. Wraps, labels, and dates food products before storage and/or transportation. Prepare and cook foods following precise recipes that are designed to provide a high-quality nutritional meal, which may include option for special dietary restrictions. Must keep kitchen organized and running efficiently. Requirements: 2+ years of relevant experience. Work well under pressure and maintain a professional friendly attitude. Must be able to work morning and night shifts. Able to speak, read and write English. Bilingual-Spanish a plus (+) Must know how to prepare and read recipes. Reliable Transportation Neat Appearance Willing to go the extra mile to get things done. Trusted to work unsupervised and put out quality results. Know Basic cooking techniques (Braise, Saut, Sear, Poach, Grill, Steam), culinary knowledge. Know basic Kitchen skills (take temperatures of food, work ovens, work basic kitchen equipment) Basic Knife skills Sanitation Skills Hand washing skills Clean Criminal Background. Drug Screening administered. Must follow the company dress code. Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Physical Requirements: Fine hand manipulation. Bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, prolonged standing and/or walking.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position performs basic operational duties to provide quality products and service to guests. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Perform station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable as assigned to meet operational standards 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 customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds 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 Multi-tasking skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting 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 Company Introduction Our vision is simple: to become America's most loved restaurant brand. In 1953, the prototype of the first SONIC Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. Back then, SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan "Service at the Speed of Sound," which translated to one word: SONIC. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to SONIC Drive-In in 1959. With a dynamic history, SONIC surges forward while specializing in fresh, made-to-order meals that you can't get anywhere else. SONIC's menu is unique, just like the 3 million customers who order from our drive-ins each day. Nowhere else can you order from a customizable menu featuring Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), TOASTER sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas toast) and handmade Onion Rings that are sliced, breaded and cooked fresh every day in every drive-in. No trip to SONIC would be complete without a drink featuring our beloved craveable ice. As your Ultimate Drink Stop with more than 1 million fountain drink and slush combinations, you can't go wrong. Also, don't forget to top your meal corp-patiooff with dessert: it's the SONIC way. Classics like our hand-mixed Shakes are made with Real Ice Cream and come in a variety of flavors. SONIC recognizes that its success is a result of the support of each and every local community. One of our core values is "relationships as a way of life" and we value the relationship we have with each neighborhood that surrounds a SONIC location. Our Oklahoma City, Okla. support center focuses on supporting youth through education and arts opportunities within the state of Oklahoma, and the SONIC system bands together through Limeades for Learning , a nationwide cause branding initiative, to provide essential and innovative learning materials to public school classrooms across the country in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Through the award winning initiative, SONIC and our franchise partners have donated more than $13 million to public school classrooms in local communities across the country. In December 2018, Sonic was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY: This position performs basic operational duties to provide quality products and service to guests. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Perform station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable as assigned to meet operational standards 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 customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds 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 Multi-tasking skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting 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 Company Introduction Our vision is simple: to become America's most loved restaurant brand. In 1953, the prototype of the first SONIC Drive-In opened in Shawnee, Okla. Back then, SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan "Service at the Speed of Sound," which translated to one word: SONIC. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to SONIC Drive-In in 1959. With a dynamic history, SONIC surges forward while specializing in fresh, made-to-order meals that you can't get anywhere else. SONIC's menu is unique, just like the 3 million customers who order from our drive-ins each day. Nowhere else can you order from a customizable menu featuring Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), TOASTER sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas toast) and handmade Onion Rings that are sliced, breaded and cooked fresh every day in every drive-in. No trip to SONIC would be complete without a drink featuring our beloved craveable ice. As your Ultimate Drink Stop with more than 1 million fountain drink and slush combinations, you can't go wrong. Also, don't forget to top your meal corp-patiooff with dessert: it's the SONIC way. Classics like our hand-mixed Shakes are made with Real Ice Cream and come in a variety of flavors. SONIC recognizes that its success is a result of the support of each and every local community. One of our core values is "relationships as a way of life" and we value the relationship we have with each neighborhood that surrounds a SONIC location. Our Oklahoma City, Okla. support center focuses on supporting youth through education and arts opportunities within the state of Oklahoma, and the SONIC system bands together through Limeades for Learning , a nationwide cause branding initiative, to provide essential and innovative learning materials to public school classrooms across the country in partnership with DonorsChoose.org. Through the award winning initiative, SONIC and our franchise partners have donated more than $13 million to public school classrooms in local communities across the country. In December 2018, Sonic was acquired by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant company.