Restaurant Utility Worker

Role overview

Zaxbys is looking for a Restaurant Utility Worker to help keep the restaurant in clean, safe, and working order. This role focuses on routine cleaning, deep-cleaning tasks, and basic upkeep of the building and equipment so the location runs smoothly for guests and teammates.

What the job involves

• Keep the restaurant environment safe, orderly, and well maintained.
• Handle both scheduled and unscheduled cleaning tasks throughout the day.
• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning on restaurant equipment.
• Check equipment, operate it when needed, and identify possible faults.
• Take care of minor lighting issues and other simple repair needs.
• Perform detailed cleaning work, including pressure washing inside and outside the property.
• Inspect grounds, plumbing, electrical fixtures, outlets, kitchen equipment, and the building for preventive maintenance needs.
• Read and follow equipment manuals, work orders, safety procedures, and operating instructions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance logs and records.
• Follow Zaxbys and Zax LLC policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Work safely at all times and follow all required safety rules.
• Report human resources or risk concerns to the General Manager and District Manager right away.
• Escalate other issues to a supervisor when appropriate.
• Take on other duties needed to keep restaurant operations functioning properly.

What Zaxbys offers

• Free meals during shifts and 50% off meals when off shift.
• A flexible schedule.
• Early access to pay.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Recognition program.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, subject to additional eligibility requirements.
• For full-time team members: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• For full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• For full-time team members: employer-paid life insurance.

Eligibility and qualifications

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have dependable transportation, and be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role also calls for leadership qualities, strong organization, and the ability to work well with others. Full-time availability is 32 to 40 hours per week; part-time availability is 9 to 28 hours per week.

Physical and working conditions

This position requires continuous sitting, standing, and walking, plus occasional stooping, bending, crouching, climbing, and ladder use. Team members must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting, and use hands and wrists continuously for gripping and fine movements. Clear speech, reading, and writing skills are needed, along with the ability to notice and respond to the surroundings. Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures as well as food and outdoor allergens. Safe handling of restaurant equipment, including knives, fryers, and other potentially hazardous tools, is required.

Equal opportunity

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