Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Cooks to Elevate Quality

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Depew, NY is seeking a lead prep cook to guide a team in a high-volume kitchen. You’ll oversee daily line cook tasks, ensure recipe execution, and mentor junior cooks to elevate skills.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, food safety, and quality assurance, with 2+ years of prep or line cook experience and a willingness to work various shifts from early mornings to evenings, including weekends.

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

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Depew, NY is seeking a lead prep cook to guide a team in a high-volume kitchen. You’ll oversee daily line cook tasks, ensure recipe execution, and mentor junior cooks to elevate skills.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, food safety, and quality assurance, with 2+ years of prep or line cook experience and a willingness to work various shifts from early mornings to evenings, including weekends.