Event Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is hiring a Lead Cook in Pittsford, NY to join a passionate team delivering an authentic and innovative dining experience. You will work with world-class ingredients, sharpen your culinary skills, and lead a team in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment.

The role requires leadership, knife mastery, and the ability to manage multiple stations, while ensuring compliance with health codes and maintaining strong food cost controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a line cook.
• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations.
• Experience leading a culinary team.
• Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of cooks, sharing your passion and expertise.
• Set the pace and tone for a high-performing, efficient kitchen.
• Forecast prep needs and manage sushi station operations.
• Ensure compliance with all state restaurant health codes and regulations.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Work under pressure

Multi-station experience

Culinary leadership

Inventory & food cost control

Job description

Location:

3220 Monroe Ave Pittsford, NY 14618

Availability Requirement for this role:

Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$23.25 - $24.75 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Lead Cook, you'll be part of a passionate team delivering an authentic yet innovative dining experience with global inspiration. This is your opportunity to work with world-class ingredients, sharpen your skills and lead a team in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of cooks, sharing your passion and expertise
• Set the pace and tone for a high-performing, efficient kitchen
• Forecast prep needs and manage sushi station operations
• Ensure compliance with all state restaurant health codes and regulations

What You Bring

• 2+ years experience as a line cook
• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations
• Experience leading a culinary team
• Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control