Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$12.75 - $17.25/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$12.75 - $17.25/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Simpsonville, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Simpsonville, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
High Point, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
High Point, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Zaxbys Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder ... Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your ...
Cooks (Walnut Grove)
Cartersville, GA · On-site
$10 - $11/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
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Cooks (Walnut Grove)
Cartersville, GA · On-site
$10 - $11/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
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Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
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Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
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Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Back of House Team Member
Temple, GA · On-site
$11/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Back of House Team Member
Temple, GA · On-site
$11/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
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Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Back of House Team Member
Cartersville, GA · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Back of House Team Member
Cartersville, GA · On-site
$10 - $12/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Back of House Team Member
$11 - $11.50/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
Quick apply
Back of House Team Member
$11 - $11.50/hr
Alignment with Zaxby's mission, values, and high standards of operational excellence and accountability. Preferred (not required, but highly valued): * Previous kitchen, cook, or food-prep experience.
ZAXBY'S Jobs Information
Do workers at Zaxby's get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does Zaxby's pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
98% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
98% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 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 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 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.
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 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
96% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 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 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Zaxby's?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
87% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
87% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 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.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
- 93% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 6% 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.
- 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 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 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
51% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Zaxby's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 180 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it for Zaxby's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Zaxby's?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
39% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
39% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Zaxby's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 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 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Zaxby's?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is a Zaxby's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 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.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Zaxby's?
Most people feel stressed here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Zaxby's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 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, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 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.
70% 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 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
70% 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 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Zaxby's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
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$12.75 - $17.25/hr
Full-time
Dental, Vision, Retirement
Re-posted 17 days ago
Zaxby's rating
5.2
Based on 700 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
55th of 107 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are some examples of what you can expect to do:Clean as you goAssemble menu itemsLearn how to prep foodCook all menu itemsMaintain your stationPortion controlClean as you goFollow food safety proceduresTake out the trashAssist in front of house operations as necessaryOrganize deliveriesWash dishesClean as you go Benefits:Career Advancement OpportunitiesWeekly PayFlexible ScheduleEarn Free Meals & DiscountsHealth Insurance for Full-Time100% Company Paid Dental Insurance for Full-Time100% Company Paid Vision Insurance for Full-Time401k with company match ARE YOU READY TO BE THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR WINNING TEAM?
About ZAXBY'S
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Zaxby's is a rapidly growing, fast casual dining restaurant that has quickly spread throughout the Southeast. Zaxby's was created in 1990 in Statesboro, GA and has grown to over 900 stores. We are one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the US and a brand leader in our segment.
Industry
Food services and drinking places and religious organizations
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Athens, GA, US