Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a culinary leader, where your passion for food and people will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll guide a team of cooks, fostering their skills and creativity while ensuring high standards in a vibrant kitchen environment. With access to fresh, world-class ingredients, no two days will be the same. This family-owned business values its employees, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including wellness programs and flexible scheduling. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact while doing what you love, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Higher Pay for Overtime

Low-Cost Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plans with Profit Sharing

Scholarship Programs

Wellness Programs

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience required.
• Experience leading a culinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist sous chefs in managing kitchen operations.
• Train and develop team members in culinary techniques.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Knife Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Bring your passion for food and people as a culinary leader at Wegmans

In our people-first kitchen, you’ll lead a team of prep and line cooks, helping them develop their culinary skills, advance their careers, and fuel their passion for food. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will be essential in managing daily operations and contributing to profitability. No two days are the same, with an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients at your disposal.

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 store products
• Manage employee performance, including training, feedback, and development opportunities

Requirements:

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
• Experience leading a team
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance

At Wegmans, we believe our success starts with fulfilling the needs of our people. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and perks, including premium pay for overtime, Sundays, or recognized holidays; industry-leading healthcare coverage; wellness programs; paid time off; flexible scheduling; and more.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance
• Higher pay rates for overtime, Sundays, and holidays
• High-coverage, low-cost healthcare benefits
• Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) match
• Scholarship programs for educational goals
• Wellness programs supporting emotional, work-life, and financial health
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more

*Eligibility requirements apply, and offerings may vary by location and position.

For 25 years, our employees have recognized us on Fortune magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a family-owned, mission-driven company that values caring, respect, empowerment, and community involvement. With a supportive, growth-oriented environment, Wegmans is the place to do what you love—and love what you do.