Cook (Part-Time)

ZAX Zax LLC; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Half-price meals

Flexible schedule

Early access to pay

Advancement opportunities

Benefits program

Employee referral program

401(k) with employer match

Full-time health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Zax LLC is hiring at our Danville, VA location for a kitchen role where you will cook, assemble, and serve menu items to deliver a great guest experience. You will stock inventory, maintain safety standards, and keep the kitchen clean and organized while following standard procedures.

Flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement are highlighted in this role. The position supports both part-time (9–28 hours) and full-time (32–40 hours) schedules, with training provided to ensure food

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Complete all training requirements including: Zaxbys Back of House Development Plan Hands-on stations training Any additional training required by Zax LLC
• Provide friendly, enthusiastic service for all guests
• Maintain awareness of current promotions
• Enthusiastically represent the Zaxbys 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
• 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

Job description

As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you! To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work! 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.

Why work at Zax?

• FREE Meals On Shift
• 50% Off Meals Off Shift
• Flexible Schedule
• Early Access to Pay
• Opportunities to Advance
• Benefits Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) With Employer Match (additional eligibility requirements)
• Additional Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities: Complete all training requirements including: Zaxbys Back of House Development Plan Hands-on stations training Any additional training required by Zax LLC
• Provide friendly, enthusiastic service for all guests
• Maintain awareness of current promotions
• Enthusiastically represent the Zaxbys 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
• 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

Job Qualifications

The following requirements must be met to qualify for this position.

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Part-time: Available to work 9 to 28 hours per week
• Full-time: Available 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 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

Zax LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Zaxbys® is the saucy chicken chain that put Chicken Fingerz™ on the map as a main course. Founded in 1990 in Statesboro, Georgia, our founders took a bold chance on a new kind of restaurant, and that entrepreneurial spirit still drives how we work, grow, and support our teams today. We’re known for craveable Fingerz™, wings, Zalads®, and signature sauces, all delivered with Southern hospitality and a modern twist. With over 1,000 locations across 22 states and headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Zaxbys is where bold flavor meets big opportunity! For information about Zaxbys®, visit www.zaxbys.com.