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15 Zaxbys Line Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

Line Cook $11/hr 50% off meals during shift; 25% off meals off shift, Team member recognition ... To our team members, Zaxby's is a family. So come on in! We're saving a seat for you. Cooks are ...

Back of House Cook

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

To our guests, Zaxby's is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fun, spend some time ... Cooks are directly responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving ...

Cook (Part-Time) - Restaurant Crew

Conover, NC · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

To our team members, Zaxby's is an indescribably great place to work! Cooks are directly ... responsible for creating great guest experiences by consistently serving quality food in a timely ...

En Zaxby's, no solo servimos comida, ¡servimos diversión! Nuestro restaurante es el lugar perfecto para que los huéspedes disfruten de una excelente comida y creen recuerdos con amigos. Para los ...

Team Member

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

We are looking for Line Cooks to Servers that would manage all transactions with customers ... with Zaxby's. Cooks will manage all food handling from the receiving to preparation, cooking ...

Team Member

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$11 - $12/hr

We are looking for Line Cooks to Servers that would manage all transactions with customers ... with Zaxby's. Cooks will manage all food handling from the receiving to preparation, cooking ...

Team Member

Shelby, NC · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

We are looking for Line Cooks to Servers that would manage all transactions with customers ... with Zaxby's. Cooks will manage all food handling from the receiving to preparation, cooking ...

Team Member

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$11 - $12/hr

We are looking for Line Cooks to Servers that would manage all transactions with customers ... with Zaxby's. Cooks will manage all food handling from the receiving to preparation, cooking ...

Team Member

Lincolnton, NC · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

We are looking for Line Cooks to Servers that would manage all transactions with customers ... with Zaxby's. Cooks will manage all food handling from the receiving to preparation, cooking ...

Team Member

Denver, NC · On-site

$10/hr

We are looking for Line Cooks to Servers that would manage all transactions with customers ... with Zaxby's. Cooks will manage all food handling from the receiving to preparation, cooking ...

Para nuestros huéspedes, Zaxby's es mucho más que un lugar para comer: es un lugar para divertirse, pasar tiempo con amigos y disfrutar de buena comida. Para nuestros compañeros, Zaxby's es una ...

ZAXBY'S Jobs Information

Do workers at Zaxby's get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Does Zaxby's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
97% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Zaxby's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Zaxby's?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Zaxby's?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
96% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 155 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Zaxby's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Zaxby's?

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
84% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 90% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Zaxby's worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
51% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Zaxby's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Zaxby's workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 217 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Zaxby's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do Zaxby's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Zaxby's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Zaxby's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Zaxby's job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
71% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 171 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Zaxby's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Zaxby's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Zaxby's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Zaxby's?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Zaxby's enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
46% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Zaxby's recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Zaxby's?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Zaxby's?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Zaxby's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Zaxby's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 96 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Zaxbys?
Infographic showing various Line Cook job openings at Zaxbys in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

Zaxby's

Fayetteville, TN • On-site

$11/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Zaxby's rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 680 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 103 rated fast food restaurants


Job description

Line Cook

$11/hr 50% off meals during shift; 25% off meals off shift, Team member recognition program, Growth Opportunities, Flexible Hours

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.

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.

Benefits:
  • 50% off meals during shift; 25% off meals off shift
  • Team member recognition program
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Flexible Hours

Requirements:
  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Ability to work 30 hours per week

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 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

Duties:
  • Keep work areas clean and organized
  • 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
  • Other responsibilities
  • 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

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain awareness of current promotions
  • Enthusiastically represent the Zaxby's brand
  • Assist with guest service and front of house operations
  • Prepare 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
  • Prepare and cook food items according to company standards
  • Accurately assemble and package guest orders
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
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.

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