Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Scholarship program

Employee wellness program

Résumé du poste

A leading grocery chain in Rochester is hiring a Culinary Leader to oversee kitchen operations and lead a team of culinary professionals. The role requires strong culinary expertise, team leadership skills, and a passion for food. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and engaging with customers to suggest meal ideas. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the culinary field.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Assist sous chefs in managing kitchen operations.
• Train and oversee the performance of kitchen staff.
• Ensure consistency in meal preparation and presentation.
• Engage with customers to promote culinary products.

Connaissances

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Description du poste

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500! Hiring immediately! Bring your passion for both food and people to the next level when you become a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchen, you’ll lead a team of prep and line cooks by helping them to fine-tune 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.

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life.
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday.
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you.
• Retirement plan with a 401(k) match.
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals.
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness.

Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.