Cooking Room Operator, AM, Deli – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL between Orlando and Tampa
Job ID: 26062BR
Department: Deli Kitchen
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2023

$38 - 52k

Onsite

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Description

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking product
• Operating equipment including pump fill stations, kettles, tumbler chiller, lift, hoist, tipper tie, and incline conveyor
• Assembling and disassembling equipment including 2045C Hot Fill Machine
• Gathering, prepping, and weighing fresh ingredients
• Completing all necessary paperwork required for the position
• Providing timely and accurate communication to the salad production areas concerning production needs
• Monitoring product temperatures
• Gathering samples for Quality Control
• Stacking products in tubs or racks
• Accurately following recipes
• Working in other areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

The required qualifications for this position include:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must demonstrate safe working habits
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently
• Must be able to learn and perform all positions
• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation
• Must be able to push tubs and drums weighing in excess of 625 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
• Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas
• Must be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• A commitment to Publix and our mission

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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 plan (with prescription benefits)
• Group dental plan
• Group vision plan
• Sick pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union
• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).

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Additional Information

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Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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