Restaurant Utility Worker

Role overview

Zaxbys is looking for a Restaurant Utility Worker to help keep the restaurant safe, clean, and operating smoothly. This position focuses on the upkeep of the building, equipment, and surrounding areas through routine cleaning, deep cleaning, and preventive maintenance.

For guests, Zaxbys is a fun place to eat and spend time. For team members, it is described as a rewarding place to work.

Key responsibilities

• Complete all training required by Zax LLC.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept restaurant environment.
• Handle both scheduled and unscheduled cleaning tasks, along with basic maintenance work.
• Carry out routine cleaning and preventive maintenance for restaurant equipment.
• Check equipment to identify problems and determine what is malfunctioning.
• Address minor lighting issues and support small repair needs.
• Perform deep-cleaning tasks, including pressure washing inside and outside the property.
• Review and understand equipment manuals, work orders, safety documents, and operating procedures.
• Inspect grounds, plumbing, electrical fixtures, outlets, kitchen equipment, and the building for issues that may need preventive action.
• Complete simple repairs when needed.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date maintenance records.
• Follow all operational standards, company policies, and franchising guidelines.
• Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Stay flexible and be willing to take on tasks beyond the basic scope of the role when needed.
• Report human resources and risk management concerns promptly to the General Manager and District Manager.
• Escalate other issues to a supervisor when appropriate.
• Carry out additional duties needed to keep restaurant operations running properly.

Benefits and perks

• Free meals during the 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 insurance.
• Full-time team members also receive short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Full-time team members also receive employer-paid life insurance.

Eligibility and working conditions

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. The role requires availability for a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Full-time availability is 32 to 40 hours per week; part-time availability is 9 to 28 hours per week.

Candidates should bring leadership ability, strong organization, and a cooperative approach to working with others.

Physical and work requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Occasional stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing, including ladder use.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
• Continuous use of hands and wrists for gripping and detailed hand movements.
• Strong speaking, reading, and writing communication skills.
• Ability to notice and respond to the environment using sight and hearing.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in hot and cold conditions, with exposure to food and outdoor allergens.
• Safe operation of restaurant equipment, including knives, fryers, and other potentially hazardous tools.

Additional information

Zax LLC states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions based on any legally protected characteristic.