Cook

Shipley's Do-Nuts; Hinkle (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% meals when at work

10% off duty for employee only

Room for growth

Opportunities to advance

Job summary

Zaxby’s is hiring cooks to join the team and deliver quality, timely menu items while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. This role supports guest service and kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to work 32–40 hours weekly, be at least 16 years old, and adapt to flexible shifts. Join us to grow with a brand that values guest satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to work 32 to 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility with hours and shifts.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.

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 standard.
• 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 area.
• 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

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Food preparation

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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.

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 standard
• Accurately assemble and package guest orders
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

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 area
• Other responsibilities
• Complete all tasks with a sense of urgency, in a timely manne
• Work safely and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to work 32 to 40 hours per week

Capability Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk continuously
• Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladder
• 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
• 50% meals when at work. 10% off duty for employee only
• Flexible hours
• Room for growth
• Opportunities to advance because we reward great work