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 day-to-day upkeep of the building and equipment through routine cleaning, deep-cleaning tasks, and basic preventative maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Complete all required training assigned by Zax LLC.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly restaurant environment.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled cleaning tasks and basic upkeep work.
• Perform regular cleaning and preventative care on restaurant equipment.
• Check equipment through inspection, operation, or testing to identify problems.
• Handle minor lighting issues and other small repair needs.
• Perform deep-cleaning work, including pressure washing inside and outside the location.
• Read and apply equipment manuals, work orders, safety procedures, operating instructions, and related documents.
• Inspect grounds, plumbing, electrical fixtures and outlets, kitchen equipment, and the building for preventive maintenance needs.
• Carry out minor repairs when needed.
• Keep maintenance logs accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Follow all company standards, policies, and procedures for Zaxby’s Franchising LLC and Zax LLC.
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules at all times.
• Stay flexible and take on additional tasks beyond the core responsibilities when needed.
• Report human resources and risk-related concerns immediately to the General Manager and District Manager.
• Raise other issues to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Support any other duties needed to keep restaurant operations functioning properly.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Availability requirements are 9 to 28 hours per week for part-time or 32 to 40 hours per week for full-time.
• You should be open to working days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• You should bring leadership qualities, strong organization, and the ability to work well with others.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• The role requires continuous sitting, standing, and walking.
• You may occasionally need to stoop, bend, crouch, or climb ladders.
• You should be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
• Frequent use of hands and wrists for gripping and precise handling is necessary.
• You need to communicate clearly through speaking, reading, and writing.
• You must be able to notice and respond appropriately to visual and audio cues in the environment.
• The work setting includes both indoor and outdoor areas, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures as well as food and outdoor allergens.
• You must work safely around restaurant tools and equipment, including knives, fryers, and other potentially hazardous items.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Zax LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.