Cook/Back of House Representative

Are you passionate about food preparation and committed to providing exceptional customer service? If so, a role as a Cook/Back of House Representative at Zaxby's could be the perfect fit for you! You will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our kitchen, ensuring that every guest receives a delicious and well-presented meal. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced team environment.

• Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Sets up and closes the kitchen for efficient shift transitions.
• Prepares all food items on the prep list according to Zaxby's procedures, ensuring adequate stock for each shift.
• Proficiently operates all kitchen stations and follows all Zaxby's cooking procedures to maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Works diligently at the center of food production to ensure high-quality, fast, and correctly presented food and exceptional customer service.
• Adheres to FIFO inventory procedures, properly labels prepared food, and knows the location of all kitchen items.
• Ensures that necessary utensils and equipment are properly positioned for all team members throughout the shift.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly BOH maintenance procedures and assists with other maintenance tasks.
• Maintains a clean workstation and assists other team members as needed.
• Completes the BOH checklist for the assigned workstation and assists other BOH team members.
• Washes dishes to ensure the next shift can begin efficiently.
• Disposes of trash and boxes appropriately, and cleans the dumpster area when necessary.

• Equipment Knowledge and Use:
• Understands safe handling and storage of all hazardous cleaning chemicals used in the BOH area.
• Knows the proper and safe procedures for operating and maintaining kitchen equipment (fryers, grills, hot holding bins, etc.).
• Safely utilizes all food preparation equipment, including knives, peelers, lettuce choppers, tomato and lemon slicers, and other potentially hazardous tools.

• Qualifications:
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and a clear commitment to Zaxby's mission statement, core values, and company culture.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Effectively interacts with 4-8 team members.
• Is willing to listen, learn, and consistently practice correct BOH procedures.
• Is punctual, dependable, has reliable transportation, and understands Zaxby's safety policies and procedures, including MSDS information.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

• Flexible work hours.
• Opportunities for personal growth.
• Team-based environment.

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills.