Cafeteria Cook - Dacula

Publix Super Markets; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Share purchase

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Georgia is seeking a cook for the distribution center to prepare, cook, and serve meals for Publix associates. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience, knowledge of cooking principles, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays is required, with training for Food Safety certification.

Qualifications

• Must be 20+ years old.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• At least 1 year of cooking experience.
• Food Safety certification within 90 days of start.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle authorization.
• Lift 50 pounds minimum.
• Read, write and solve math problems.
• Complete Basic Office Skills Test before start.
• Able to follow instructions and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals for Publix associates
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Team player

Able to stand long

Physical stamina

Reading & math skills

Job description

• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals for Publix associates
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Department

Distribution

Job Category

Food Preparation

Description

• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals for Publix associates
• The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Be at least 20 years old
• Be able to work nights
• Be able to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time
• Have knowledge of cooking principles
• Have at least one year of cooking experience in an environment where a variety of entrees and methods are used (for example, a restaurant, Publix cafeteria, or culinary school)
• Have Food Safety Professionals certification or equivalent certification (within 90 days of his or her start date in the position)
• Have a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Be able to read, write, and solve math problems
• Successfully complete a Basic Office Skills Test (before his or her start date in the position)
• Be able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions
• Be able to stand for long periods of time
• Be able to bend, stoop, and twist
• Have the ability to work well with others and be a team member
• Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
• Show commitment to Publix’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Dacula distribution associate
• Have more than one year of cooking experience in an environment where a variety of entrees and methods are used (for example, a restaurant, Publix cafeteria, or culinary school) and
• Have Food Safety Professionals Certification and equivalent certification

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.