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Restaurant Utility Worker (Full-Time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.75 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Recognition Program
Employee Referral Program
401(k) with employer match
free meals on shift
50% off meals off shift
flexible schedule
Early Access to Pay
Opportunities to Advance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance

Job Description

Zaxbys is a well-known and beloved restaurant chain specializing in delicious chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. Established with a strong commitment to providing guests a fun, friendly, and memorable dining experience, Zaxbys has grown into a popular dining destination with a focus on quality food and outstanding customer service. The company values its team members and ensures that working at Zaxbys is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat; it is a community hub where friends and family gather to share great meals and create lasting memories. The company's culture encourages teamwork, respect, and personal growth while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

This opportunity is for the position of Restaurant Utility Worker, a vital role within the Zaxbys team responsible for maintaining the general upkeep, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of the restaurant and its equipment. The role involves daily cleaning duties, deep cleaning responsibilities, and preventative maintenance work to ensure that the restaurant environment is safe, sanitized, and fully functional at all times. Restaurant Utility Workers play an essential part in delivering a quality dining atmosphere by ensuring that both the front and back of the house are well maintained. The position offers flexibility, suitable for both part-time and full-time candidates, with a flexible schedule including the ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

In addition to core responsibilities, Restaurant Utility Workers at Zaxbys benefit from various employee perks such as free meals during shifts and significant meal discounts when off shift. The company also offers early access to pay, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive work environment that recognizes and rewards employee contribution. Full-time team members have access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, and employer-paid life insurance. Zaxbys also provides programs such as a 401(k) plan with employer match, employee referral programs, and recognition initiatives designed to foster employee engagement and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong organizational and leadership qualities, be dependable, and possess the ability to interact constructively with team members and management. Physical capabilities are important due to the nature of maintenance and cleaning tasks that often require lifting, bending, and continuous movement within varying temperature conditions both indoor and outdoor. Safety and compliance with company policies and procedures are paramount, and the candidate will be expected to regularly inspect facilities, perform minor repairs, and handle equipment maintenance tasks. This role is fundamental to ensuring that each Zaxbys location maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. Zax LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, ensuring fair employment practices based on federal, state, and local laws.

Job 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 discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment
  • work in an indoor and outdoor environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food and outdoor allergens
  • operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • must have reliable transportation
  • part-time: available to work 9 to 28 hours per week
  • full-time: available to work 32 to 40 hours per week
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • must possess leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others

Job Duties

  • Complete all training requirements required by Zax LLC
  • oversee the location to provide a safe, clean, and well maintained environment
  • perform scheduled and unscheduled day to day cleaning duties and basic maintenance of restaurant
  • perform regular cleaning and preventative maintenance on all restaurant equipment
  • inspect, operate, or test equipment to diagnose malfunctions
  • oversee the repair of minor lighting issues
  • general cleaning tasks to include deep cleaning, pressure washing inside and outside of the location
  • ability to understand and interpret equipment manuals and work orders
  • regularly and proactively inspect grounds, plumbing, electrical fixtures and outlets, kitchen equipment and the buildings for preventative measures
  • make basic repairs as necessary
  • interpret documents including but not limited to safety procedures and laws, operating instructions, safety and procedure manuals
  • keep neat, accurate and current maintenance records
  • maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with all Zaxby’s Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • work safely and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
  • maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description
  • immediately report all human resources and risk management concerns to your General Manager and District Manager
  • escalate other concerns to your supervisor when appropriate
  • all other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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