Cook

Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook

Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the perfect job for you! Join our team at Zaxby's and become part of a family where you can grow and enjoy great perks like flexible hours, employee discounts, and room for advancement.

Position Overview

This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the General Manager. As a Cook at Zaxby's, you will be responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving quality food in a timely manner. Your duties will include receiving and stocking inventory, preparing, cooking, and assembling orders, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Job Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to work a minimum of 9 hours per week

Benefits

• 50% meals when at work. 25% off duty for employee only
• Flexible hours
• Room for growth
• Employee referral bonus and other bonus opportunities
• Employee of the month and quarter bonus available
• Fun workplace
• Opportunities to advance because we reward great work

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of current promotions
• Enthusiastically represent the Zaxby's brand
• Assist with guest service and front of house operations
• Prepare and cook 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
• Accurately assemble and package guest orders
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
• 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

Capability 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 a fast-paced 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