Culinary Associate

Wegmans; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime/holiday premiums

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

Wegmans in Columbia, MD is seeking team members for our Restaurant Foods group to help customers choose meals and create a warm, welcoming store experience. You will assist with cutting, preparing, and serving fresh foods, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits as part of a mission-driven, people-first culture. Join a dynamic team focused on helping customers enjoy delicious meals every day.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is helpful.
• Food prep and handling basics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold foods.
• Prepare, package and assemble meals for customers.
• Support merchandising and restocking to maximize sales.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $500!

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. For departments we are hiring for please see above. You'll be part of a dynamic, fast-moving team and have the opportunity to make a difference in our customers' shopping experience every day. Through your enthusiasm and passion for food, you’ll help create the warm, upbeat atmosphere our customers enjoy while helping serve the delicious food they love.

What You'll 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

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

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.