Restaurant Utility Worker

Role overview

Zaxbys is hiring a Restaurant Utility Worker to help keep the restaurant clean, safe, and running smoothly. This role focuses on everyday housekeeping, deep-cleaning tasks, and simple upkeep for the building and equipment so the location stays in good working order.

What you’ll do

• Complete all training required by Zax LLC.
• Help maintain a safe, tidy, and well-kept restaurant environment.
• Handle both scheduled and unscheduled cleaning and routine maintenance tasks.
• Carry out regular cleaning and preventive care for restaurant equipment.
• Check, run, or test equipment to spot problems and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Take care of minor lighting repairs.
• Perform thorough cleaning tasks, including pressure washing inside and outside the location.
• Read and follow equipment manuals, work orders, safety instructions, and procedure documents.
• Inspect the grounds, plumbing, electrical fixtures, outlets, kitchen equipment, and the building for preventative maintenance needs.
• Make simple repairs when needed.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and current maintenance records.
• Follow Zaxby’s Franchising LLC and Zax LLC standards, policies, and operating procedures.
• Work in a safe manner and comply with all safety rules and guidelines.
• Stay flexible and be willing to go beyond the basic duties of the role when needed.
• Report HR and risk-related concerns right away to the General Manager and District Manager.
• Escalate other issues to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Take on any other duties needed to keep restaurant operations functioning properly.

What we’re looking for

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Full-time availability should be 32 to 40 hours per week.
• The schedule may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidates should bring 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.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, and climb, including ladder use.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
• Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and detailed hand work.
• Strong communication skills for speaking, reading, and writing.
• Good visual and audio awareness to notice and respond to surroundings.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to hot and cold conditions as well as food and outdoor allergens.
• Must be able to work safely around restaurant equipment, including knives, fryers, and other potentially hazardous tools.

Benefits

• Free meals during shifts and 50% off meals off shift.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Early access to pay.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• 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- and long-term disability coverage.
• Full-time team members also receive employer-paid life insurance.

Equal opportunity notice

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