Cook

Wegmans; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a team member for our restaurant foods area in Maryland. You will cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold items, and help assemble meals with a focus on quality and speed. Your role is to engage customers and ensure an exceptional shopping experience.

As part of a fast-paced team, you will follow proper food-handling procedures, stock responsibilities, and maintain cleanliness. This position offers a bonus and comprehensive benefits, aligning with Wegmans’ reputation

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates effective communication with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold food items.
• Prepare, package and assemble meals.
• Build relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $500!

Our customers choose Wegmans for the freshest ingredients, delicious meal options, and the helpful people in our stores. As a member of our restaurant foods team, you are at the heart of helping people make great meals easy. In this role, you’ll help educate our customers about the exceptional ingredients and products we offer and work as part of a team to create high quality products. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this could be the role for you!

What You'll Do

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold food items
• Prepare, package and assemble meals
• Build relationships with customers and provide incredible service by addressing their needs in a timely and effective manner
• Use effective and proper procedures for food preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, grasping, repetitive and sustained hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds rarely. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction). The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures and hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees). Basic tools and equipment used include ovens, stove, common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment.; Food preparation experience; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting