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Bread Baking Room Worker, AM, Fresh Kitchen – Lakeland

Publix, Lakeland, FL, United States


Bread Baking Room Worker, AM, Fresh Kitchen – Lakeland
Location:

Lakeland, FL
Job ID:

37074BR
Department:

Lakeland Kitchen
Working Hours:

12:00 am - 8:30 am; Rotating Days
Pay Frequency:

Weekly
Date Posted:

Apr 23, 2026

Ensuring proper weights and lengths of finished products

Performing and documenting quality inspections of finished product

Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the baking production area

Assisting operators in daily production operations including:

Setting up, proofing, and baking bread and rolls

Slicing bread

Operating ovens, proofers and bread slicers and

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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 20 lbs. repetitively, 55 lbs. occasionally

Must be able to push and pull full racks of product (100 lbs.)

Must be able to learn and perform all positions

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 possess general knowledge of machine operation with the ability to recognize problems when they occur

Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision

Must understand Lockout/Tagout compliance requirements

Must be dependable and possess good follow up skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

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 and

A commitment to Publix and our mission.

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

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

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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