Cafeteria Cook - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Benefits portal

Job summary

Publix Super Markets distributes meals and related services, requiring cooks who can prepare, cook, and serve meals for Publix associates. This role demands night and weekend availability, physical stamina, and teamwork, with a Food Safety certification due within 90 days.

The position emphasizes adherence to cooking principles and physical capability, ensuring accurate reading/writing and basic math for operations. This posting reflects Publix’s mission and team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to work nights
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods
• Knowledge of cooking principles
• At least 1 year cooking experience in varied entrees/methods (restaurant, Publix cafeteria, or culinary school)
• Food Safety Professionals certification or equivalent within 90 days of start
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Able to read, write, and solve math problems
• Complete Basic Office Skills Test before start date
• Able to interpret, understand, and follow instructions
• Able to stand for long periods
• Able to bend, bend, stoop, and twist
• Teamwork and enthusiasm for Publix’s mission

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals for Publix associates
• Other duties as assigned as needed

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Reading & writing

Math skills

Team player

Physical fitness

Education

Food Safety Professionals certification

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 18 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 their 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 their 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 Lakeland 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.