Cafeteria Worker - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

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, weekends, and holidays, and for 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.
  • Work well with others and be a team member.
  • Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and 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.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
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