Cafeteria Supervisor B - Lakeland

Publix • Lakeland, FL

128d • $23 - $32

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to lead the day-to-day activities and functions within one of 18 Publix associate cafeterias and assist the Cafeteria Manager in the planning and execution of departmental strategies. This position assists with developing hourly associates, determining, implementing, and executing best practices, meeting objectives and goals, driving improvement, directing associates, ensuring a safe work environment for associates and reporting on operations to departmental leadership. The role includes assisting supervision in the efficient operation of the department and ensuring premier service to customers (Distribution, Manufacturing, Office, and all other support associates), monitoring and executing a cafeteria's annual operating cost plan ($500K - $2M), and facilitating and executing business area process changes in the cafeteria to ensure smooth transitions.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Nutritional, or Business Management or comparable work experience.
• Three years of cooking experience in a diverse environment.
• One year of leadership experience.
• ServSafe or equivalent Food Safety Manager certification.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to food safety and storage.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Ability to be on call 24/7.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Nutritional or Business Management.
• Four years of cooking experience in a diverse environment.
• Two years of leadership experience.
• Culinary or nutritional certification.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and Distribution Food Safety and Quality processes.
• Knowledge of best industry practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of departmental KPIs and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities and functions within the cafeteria.
• Assist the Cafeteria Manager in planning and executing departmental strategies.
• Develop hourly associates and implement best practices.
• Meet objectives and goals while driving improvement.
• Direct associates and ensure a safe work environment.
• Report on operations to departmental leadership.
• Monitor and execute the cafeteria's annual operating cost plan.
• Facilitate and execute business area process changes.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree