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Cafeteria Cook - Greensboro

Publix
Greensboro, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026
💰 $40,000/yr($30,000/yr$40,000/yr)

About the role

Job Category

Distribution

Hours of Work

Rotating Schedule

Facility

Clt Greensboro Distribution Center B005

State

North Carolina

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

15.10

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.

Address

5520 Burlington Rd

City

McLeansville, NC

Other Compensation Information

  • Night differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m. (this does not include shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.).
  • Weekend differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

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.

Maximum Base Pay

20.85

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
  • successfully complete a Basic Office Skills Test (before his or her start date in the position)
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • current Greensboro 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

Potential Annual Base Pay

31,408 - 43,368

Zip Code

27301

Work Environment

Temperatures could range from 0 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit; also includes working in a wet environment.

Benefits Information

  • 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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