Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wegmans Food Markets as a Lead Cook where you'll lead a passionate team in a dynamic kitchen environment. Your culinary skills and leadership abilities will guide a team of cooks while managing daily operations and enhancing customer experiences. This role offers competitive pay, bonus potential, and the opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist sous chefs in kitchen management.
• Ensure consistency by following recipes and techniques.
• Train and provide feedback to team members.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $22.50/hr

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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

Full time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail

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