Cook (Part-Time)

About the role

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work. Cooks are directly responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving quality food in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stock inventory
• Prepare, cook and assemble orders
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized
• Maintain food safety and quality standards by following standard operating procedures
• Provide friendly, enthusiastic service for all guests
• Maintain awareness of current promotions
• Enthusiastically represent the Zaxbys brand
• Assist with guest service and front of house operations
• Prepare menu items according to company standards and in a safe and sanitary manner
• Ensure food and beverages are handled according to safety regulations and guidelines
• Safely operate food preparation and cooking equipment
• Maintain product levels in assigned stations in order to be prepared for immediate needs
• Prepare and cook food items according to company standards
• Accurately assemble and package guest orders
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Maintain equipment and inform management of maintenance needs
• Assist with inventory and storage management
• Receive and stock incoming inventory deliveries
• Hold and store food items following food safety guidelines
• Inform management when inventory is needed
• Clean and organize storage areas
• Complete all tasks with a sense of urgency, in a timely manner
• Work safely and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Part-time: Available to work 9 to 28 hours per week
• Full-time: Available to work 32 to 40 hours per week

Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk continuously
• Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
• Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
• Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
• Maintain effective audio-visual perception and judgement to observe and respond to the environment
• Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
• Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment

Benefits

• FREE Meals On Shift & 50% Off Meals Off Shift
• Flexible Schedule
• Early Access to Pay
• Opportunities to Advance
• Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) With Employer Match (additional eligibility requirements)
• Additional Benefits for Full-Time Team Members
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Pay

Starting Pay: $15.00 / hour

Schedule

Flexible Schedule; part-time 9‑28 hours/week, full‑time 32‑40 hours/week.