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Taziki's Cafe9 is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations across 17 states, known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu infused with a Southern flair. The company prides itself on creating a welcoming environment that fosters meaningful human connections while offering delicious, fresh food. With a strong commitment to community impact and a family-oriented culture, Taziki's has established itself as a favorite dining destination for those seeking flavorful meals and a friendly atmosphere. As an equal opportunity employer, Taziki's values diversity and inclusion, providing career opportunities for individuals from various backgrounds.\n\nThe role at Taziki's Cafe9 is designed for motivated individuals passionate about food preparation and customer service within a fast-paced kitchen environment. Whether you have prior experience or are new to the industry, training is provided to help you develop essential skills like proper knife handling, equipment operation, and food safety standards. This position involves preparing fresh menu items daily, efficiently managing orders, supporting catering preparations, and maintaining overall kitchen hygiene and organizational standards. Employees will also engage in ongoing training through the companys educational platform to achieve necessary certifications, contributing to both personal and professional growth. This job offers a flexible work schedule with shifts across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays (with Thanksgiving and Christmas always off), fitting well for those looking to balance work with other commitments. In addition to an appealing wage structure and a high-paying tip pool, Taziki's supports its team members with free meals on every shift, opportunities for daily pay, and a clear career path that can lead to ownership. Once eligible, employees gain access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan with employer matching. This role demands physical stamina, including prolonged standing, bending, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working with various kitchen equipment such as flattop grills, ovens, slicers, mixers, and food processors. Overall, this position is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings, value teamwork and independence, and want to grow within a vibrant, community-focused restaurant brand.