Cook

Wegmans; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Higher premium pay for overtime / sund

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Virginia is seeking a line cook to support our hot food bars and prepackaged meals, delivering high-quality meals and friendly service in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will follow recipes, maintain knife skills, and balance prep work while contributing to inventory control and waste reduction. This role is a step into growth within a mission-driven company that values its people.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in a production kitchen.
• Prep work experience is required.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service by preparing ingredients and meals.
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques for consistency.
• Multitask effectively and balance prep work to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Understand how products look and taste at their peak.
• Assist with ordering to maintain inventory levels and minimize waste.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Prep work experience

Job description

As a line cook at Wegmans, you'll sharpen your culinary skills by preparing menu items for prepackaged meals and hot food bars, helping customers enjoy delicious meals. You'll work with top chefs in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen where every day is different. With opportunities to grow and pursue your passion for food, the possibilities at Wegmans are endless.

Responsibilities

• Deliver incredible customer service by preparing ingredients and creating high-quality meals
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
• Effectively multitask and balance prep work while ensuring meals are prepared in a timely manner
• Understand how products look and taste at their peak of perfection
• Assist with ordering to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize waste

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working in a production kitchen
• Prep work experience

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.

Food preparation experience; Associate - Culinary Arts; Experience working as a line cook; Experience working in a production kitchen; Experience with prep work and a la carte cooking; Experience working as a Prep Cook / apprentice cook; Work Environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods of time without a break, repetitive 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 – 10 pounds with a maximum weight lifted to 50 pounds occasionally. Upper extremity repetition is moderately high and trunk movement involves moderately high 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 temperatures (33 – 55 degrees) and near ovens and hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees).Basic tools and equipment used include common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment, ovens, and stove.