Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking a Lead Cook to join their culinary team in Rochester. This full-time position involves leading a team of cooks, managing daily kitchen operations, and ensuring food quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team.
• Follow recipes and apply cooking techniques for consistency.
• Manage employee performance, including training and feedback.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $21.50/hr

Bring your passion for both food and people to the next level as a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchen, you’ll lead a team of prep and line cooks, helping them refine their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will be key in managing daily operations and contributing to profitability. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

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

Requirements

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

Additional Details

• Full-time position
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail