Cook Trainee

Wegmans; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned, mission-driven company that values caring and respect. As a member of the Restaurant Foods team, you will play a crucial role in helping customers create delicious meals with fresh ingredients. This position offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can thrive and grow. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to employee well-being, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health care coverage, paid time off, and generous scholarship programs. If you have a passion for food and excellent customer service skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Premium pay for overtime

Health care coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plans

Generous scholarship programs

Wellness programs

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for food and customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Maximize sales potential through proper food handling.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

how you’ll make the difference

Our customers choose Wegmans for the helpful people in our stores, help with delicious meals, and the freshest ingredients. 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 will you do?

• Build relationships with customers and provide excellent service by addressing their needs promptly and effectively
• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold foods to customers
• Prepare, package, and assemble meals
• Help maximize sales potential by following proper procedures for food preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items

At Wegmans, we believe fulfilling the needs of our people is essential to achieving our goals. We offer competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks, including:

• Premium pay for overtime, Sundays, or recognized holidays
• Industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being
• Paid time off (PTO) to help balance work and personal life
• Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match
• Generous scholarship programs for employees’ educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program for wellness support
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more

We understand everyone has unique scheduling needs and offer flexible schedules to accommodate them, especially in our high-volume, 24/7 stores.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO)
2. Higher premium pay for overtime, Sundays, or holidays
3. High-coverage, low-cost health care benefits
4. Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match
5. Scholarship programs
6. LiveWell wellness programs
7. Exclusive discounts
8. And more!

***Eligibility requirements apply; offerings vary by location and position.

For 25 years, our employees have recognized us on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a family-owned, mission-driven company that values caring, respect, empowerment, and community involvement. Wegmans offers a supportive, growth-oriented environment where you can do what you love and love what you do.