Culinary Lead Trainee: Kitchen Leadership Path

Wegmans; Westwood, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Premium overtime pay

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in the United States invites you to join an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed in 6 months, with mentorship from a trainer to develop your culinary skills. Successful completion will place you as a Lead Cook in our Restaurant Foods Kitchen, working alongside top culinarians and applying Wegmans standards daily.

The program emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction and growth, with comprehensive benefits including PTO, health care, a 401(k) plan and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a prep or line cook.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees, overseeing the operations in the absence of the Sous Chef
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure products are consistently prepared to showcase our high standards and giving our guests a meal they can’t find elsewhere
• Educate customers and employees on products, share knowledge to offer complete meal solutions and suggest ways for them to prepared meal items incorporating items from different departments.
• Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback and development opportunities

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Line cook experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Wegmans in the United States invites you to join an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed in 6 months, with mentorship from a trainer to develop your culinary skills. Successful completion will place you as a Lead Cook in our Restaurant Foods Kitchen, working alongside top culinarians and applying Wegmans standards daily.

The program emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction and growth, with comprehensive benefits including PTO, health care, a 401(k) plan and a