Head Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Wegmans; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans in Fair Lakes, VA seeks an experienced lead line cook to shape a people-first kitchen. You will guide a team of cooks, refine techniques, and ensure consistency by following recipes and proper knife skills. Your leadership will drive efficiency and guest satisfaction.

You'll mentor staff, handle performance feedback, and promote culinary excellence across departments. Our benefits include PTO, overtime premiums, healthcare, a 401(k) match, a scholarship program, and wellness support to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team.
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
• Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store.
• Manage employee performance, including training, feedback and development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Cooking skills

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's - Culinary Arts

Associate - Culinary Arts

Job description

Wegmans in Fair Lakes, VA seeks an experienced lead line cook to shape a people-first kitchen. You will guide a team of cooks, refine techniques, and ensure consistency by following recipes and proper knife skills. Your leadership will drive efficiency and guest satisfaction.

You'll mentor staff, handle performance feedback, and promote culinary excellence across departments. Our benefits include PTO, overtime premiums, healthcare, a 401(k) match, a scholarship program, and wellness support to