Apply for the Cafeteria Cook – Miami job opening.Cafeteria Cook – Miami

Location: Miami, FL
Job ID: 35212BR
Department: Distribution
Working Hours: Rotating Schedule
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2025

$32 - 45k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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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.

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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 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
• 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.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current Miami 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

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Benefits

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)

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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.

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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.

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