Restaurant Utility Worker

Role overview

Zaxbys is looking for a Restaurant Utility Worker to help keep the restaurant clean, safe, and running smoothly. This position supports the upkeep of both the building and equipment through routine cleaning, deep-cleaning tasks, and preventive maintenance.

For guests, Zaxbys is meant to be a fun place to gather and enjoy a meal. For team members, it aims to be a rewarding workplace with growth opportunities and strong benefits.

What you'll do

• Complete all training required by Zax LLC.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-kept restaurant environment.
• Carry out both scheduled and unscheduled cleaning and basic maintenance work.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive upkeep on restaurant equipment.
• Check, run, or test equipment to identify any issues.
• Handle minor lighting repairs.
• Do deep-cleaning work, including pressure washing inside and outside the location.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Inspect grounds, plumbing, electrical fixtures, outlets, kitchen equipment, and the building for preventive maintenance needs.
• Make simple repairs when needed.
• Keep maintenance logs accurate, organized, and current.
• Follow all company guidelines, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and take on additional duties as needed to keep restaurant operations working properly.
• Report human resources or risk management concerns right away to the General Manager and District Manager.
• Escalate other issues to a supervisor when appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• For full-time availability, the role requires 32 to 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Should have leadership qualities, strong organization, and the ability to work well with others.

Physical and work conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crouch, climb, and use ladders at times.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
• Continuous hand and wrist use for grasping and precise movements.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through speaking, reading, and writing.
• Need to maintain strong visual and auditory awareness to respond to the surroundings.
• Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments with hot and cold temperature changes and possible exposure to food and outdoor allergens.
• Must be able to work safely around restaurant equipment such as knives, fryers, and other potentially hazardous tools.

Benefits

• Free meals during shift and 50% off meals off shift.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Early access to pay.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Recognition program.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) with employer match, subject to additional eligibility requirements.
• Full-time team members may also receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full-time team members may also be eligible for short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Full-time team members may also receive employer-paid life insurance.

Equal opportunity

Zax LLC states that it is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without discrimination based on any factor protected by federal, state, or local law.