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Cook

Zaxby's
Van Buren, AR Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook - Starting at $12.00 per hour!

Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the perfect job for you! Join our team at Zaxby's and become part of a family where you can grow and enjoy great perks like flexible hours, employee discounts, and room for advancement.

Position Overview

This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the General Manager. As a Cook at Zaxby's, you will be responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving quality food in a timely manner. Your duties will include receiving and stocking inventory, preparing, cooking, and assembling orders, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Ability to work a minimum of 9 hours per week

Benefits

  • 50% meals when at work. 25% off duty for employee only
  • Flexible hours
  • Room for growth
  • Employee referral bonus and other bonus opportunities
  • Employee of the month and quarter bonus available
  • Fun workplace
  • Opportunities to advance because we reward great work

Responsibilities

  • Maintain awareness of current promotions
  • Enthusiastically represent the Zaxby's brand
  • Assist with guest service and front of house operations
  • Prepare and cook menu items according to company standards and in a safe and sanitary manner
  • Ensure food and beverages are handled according to safety regulations and guidelines
  • Safely operate food preparation and cooking equipment
  • Maintain product levels in assigned stations in order to be prepared for immediate needs
  • Accurately assemble and package guest orders
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
  • Maintain equipment and inform management of maintenance needs
  • Assist with inventory and storage management
  • Receive and stock incoming inventory deliveries
  • Hold and store food items following food safety guidelines
  • Inform management when inventory is needed
  • Clean and organize storage areas
  • Complete all tasks with a sense of urgency, in a timely manner
  • Work safely and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Capability Requirements

  • Sit, stand, and walk continuously
  • Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
  • Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
  • Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
  • Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
  • Maintain effective audio-visual perception and judgement to observe and respond to the environment
  • Work in a fast-paced environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
  • Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment

Location: 63010 Van Buren 2221 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956, USA

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Apply now and be part of the Zaxby's family.

Zaxby's is an American chain of fast casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. The chain operates primarily in the South, and has more than 900 locations.
Additionally, 1788 Chicken is an independent franchisee with 50 Zaxby's and growing!

Pay: Starting at $12.00 / hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours

Salary : $12

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