Back of House Cook

Hungry For A Great Career?

To our guests, Zaxby’s is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend some time with friends and experience great food.

To our team members, Zaxby's is a family. So come on in! We're saving a seat for you.

Full-time and Part-time jobs available!

Position Overview

This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant Manager and General Manager.

Cooks are directly responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving quality food in a timely manner. You will receive and stock inventory, prepare, cook and assemble orders, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and maintain food safety and quality standards by following standard operating procedures.

Benefits:

50% meals when at work.

Flexible hours

Room for growth

Fun workplace

Opportunities to advance because we reward great work

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older

Ability to work 10 to 25 hours per week

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 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

Duties:

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

Other responsibilities

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

Responsibilities:

Maintain awareness of current promotions

Enthusiastically represent the Zaxby's 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

Core Values:

Guest Focused Our success is linked to satisfied guests. We will keep the guest at the center of everything we do.

Develop Talent We recognize that people are our most important asset. We strive to attract, motivate, recognize, and develop the best, diverse talent possible.

Operational Excellence We execute our systems with excellence. We strive to achieve the highest quality possible in everything that we do.

Continuous Improvement We deliver what we promise but strive to deliver more than is expected. We will embrace change when it allows us to improve excellence.

Zaxby's is an American chain of fast casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. The chain operates primarily in the South, and has more than 900 locations.