Cafeteria Worker - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL
•$15 - $21

About The Position

The Cafeteria Worker stocks and rotates inventory; prepares, cooks, and serves meals for Publix associates; and washes pots and operates the dishwasher. The listed responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be able to work nights.
  • Be able to work weekends, holidays, and extended periods of time.
  • Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Be able to read, write, and solve math problems.
  • 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 at least six months of cooking experience in an environment using a variety of entrees and methods, such as a restaurant, cafeteria, or culinary school.
  • Have the ability to work well with others and be a team member.
  • Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
  • Show commitment to Publix’s mission.

Nice To Haves

  • Be a current Lakeland distribution associate.
  • Have more than six months of cooking experience in an environment using a variety of entrees and methods, such as a restaurant, cafeteria, or culinary school.

Responsibilities

  • Stock and rotate inventory.
  • Prepare, cook, and serve meals for Publix associates.
  • Wash pots and operate the dishwasher.

Benefits

  • Holiday Bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year of continuous employment, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date.
  • $0.75 per hour night differential for associates regularly scheduled to work hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.
  • $2.00 per hour weekend differential for hours worked from 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
  • 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 buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.
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