Cook Trainee

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their Restaurant Foods team. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. You will engage with customers, providing exceptional service and educating them about high-quality ingredients. Your contributions will help create delicious meals and foster a welcoming atmosphere. With a commitment to employee welfare and a family-like culture, this opportunity offers the chance to thrive in a supportive workplace while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Higher Premium Pay Rates

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Plan

Scholarship Program

Employee & Family Program

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for food and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and provide incredible service.
• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Help maximize sales potential through effective food handling.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Sales Maximization

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 incredible service by addressing their needs in a timely and effective manner
• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold foods to customers
• Prepare, package and assemble meals
• Help to maximize sales potential by using effective and proper procedures for food preparation, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising prepared items

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
• And more!

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

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.