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Daytime Cook

Zaxby's
Mebane, NC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026

Hungry For A Great Career?

To our guests, Zaxby’s is more than just a place to eat –it’s a place to have fun, spend some time with friends and experience great

food.

To our team members, Zaxby's is a family.

So come on in! We're saving a seat for you.

As a Cook you are the “magic” behind the scenes—prepping and serving up fast, hot and fresh food consistently that keep our guests craving Zaxby’s.

We are looking for friendly, energetic people to join our back of house team!!

If you think you are up for the job, we want to meet you!!

Job Qualifications 

The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position.

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
  • Must be able to work Opening/Daytime shifts

Responsibilities:

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities and complete all training requirements

including:

  • Hands-on stations training  
  • Provide friendly, enthusiastic service for all guests
  • Follow recipes and portion standards consistently
  • Maintain awareness of current promotions
  • Be knowledgeable about menu items and build charts
  • Be knowledgeable with the Zaxby’s Loyalty app
  • Enthusiastically represent the Zaxby’s brand
  • Keep the kitchen and your work area clean, organized up to health code standards
  • Ensure orders are hot, fresh and no missing items before giving to front of house staff for expediting
  • Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment
  • Restock stations of any necessary product and communicate low inventory
  • Maintain equipment and inform management of maintenance needs
  • Work efficiently especially during high-volume rushes without sacrificing quality
  • Assist in other areas of kitchen tasks, including washing dishing and taking out trash
  • Other work assigned

Capabilities Requirement:

  • Stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch or climb, including the use of ladders
  • Frequently lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds, sometime lifting overhead
  • Ensure that daily cash drawers, safe and credit cards are balanced.
  • 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 current environment
  • Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
  • Safely operate restaurant equipment
  • High maturity and professionalism standards
  • Reliability and punctuality

Benefits:

  • 50% off meals while on the clock, 25% of meals while off the clock for employees
  • Team member recognition program
  • Team member referral bonus
  • Flexible Hours

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.

Salary : $12 - $14

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