Kitchen Leader & Mentor for Cooks

Wegmans Food Markets; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Fairfax, VA is seeking a hands-on kitchen leader to guide a team of cooks and maintain high culinary standards. You will mentor staff, uphold recipes, and drive kitchen profitability while ensuring a smooth, people-first environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a prep/line cook, prior leadership experience, and strong knowledge of food safety practices to deliver consistent quality for guests across departments.

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, knife skills, and 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

Line cook experience

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Fairfax, VA is seeking a hands-on kitchen leader to guide a team of cooks and maintain high culinary standards. You will mentor staff, uphold recipes, and drive kitchen profitability while ensuring a smooth, people-first environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a prep/line cook, prior leadership experience, and strong knowledge of food safety practices to deliver consistent quality for guests across departments.