* delivers premier customer service

* interacts with customers to relate talking points regarding cooking techniques, product details, and nutritional information of recipes while teaching classes

* works with the Senior Managing Chef and Store Manager to set goals and improve operations

* maintains inventory control and orders product

* performs cooking/product demonstrations according to Senior Managing Chefs specifications

* coordinates timely delivery of products from other departments, including housewares

* merchandises products and builds displays

* serves samples of the featured recipes and products

* provides customers with informational materials including recipes, brochures and coupons as required for the cooking class

* gathers meal ingredients to prepare for each cooking class

* organizes and prepares recipes for class

* sets tables with appropriate service ware (for example, plates, silverware, and glasses, etc.)

* supports media engagements by making appearances on local television segments (according to the Senior Managing Chefs instruction) and/or assists with the Senior Managing Chefs television appearances

* supports off-site events by assisting Senior Managing Chef with details of the event (i.e., setting up the cooking/demonstration area for the celebrity/guest chef)

* conducts research and develops recipes

* cleans and sanitizes the Cooking School and surrounding area according to Publix procedures

* reinforces security and safety guidelines and

* assists in other duties assigned.

**Required Qualifications**

* must be at least 18 years of age and

* three months experience as a Publix Meals Specialist or at least one years experience in the hospitality industry and/or completion of one year of cooking/culinary school.

* not have received an unacceptable result on a company-sponsored drug test within the last year

* have met the Criminal Background Check (CBC) requirements within the last year and

* meet the rehire eligibility criteria, if previously employed at Publix.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* knowledge of and experience with various cooking techniques and preparation methods

* ability to learn and apply merchandising and sales techniques appropriate to the customer base

* ability to read, write, do simple math problems

**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 managers approval: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).

**About the Location**

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