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NIghttime Cook

Zaxby's
Knightdale, NC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

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.

Position Overview

This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant Manager and General Manager.

Cooks are directly responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving quality food in a timely manner. You will receive and stock inventory, prepare, cook and assemble orders, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and maintain food safety and quality standards by following standard operating procedures.

Core Values:

Guest Focused: Our success is linked to satisfied guests. We will keep the guest at the center of everything we do.

Develop Talent: We recognize that people are our most important asset. We strive to attract, motivate, recognize, and develop the best, diverse talent possible.

Operational Excellence: We execute our systems with excellence. We strive to achieve the highest quality possible in everything that we do.

Continuous Improvement: We deliver what we promise but strive to deliver more than is expected. We will embrace change when it allows us to improve excellence.

Benefits:

  • Discounted meal on days worked
  • Flexible hours
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Fun workplace 
  • Opportunities to advance because we reward great work
  • Paid Time Off for full time employees
  • Medica/Dental/Vision benefit for full time employees
  • Scholarship opportunities /Tuition Reimbursement
  • 25% Uber discount to and from work

Capabilities Requirement:

  • 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 an 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

**All applicants 18 years and older are subject to a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon results**

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 - $16

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