Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Kinnelon (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Incredible benefits

Company reputation

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Amherst, NY is seeking a lead cook to direct a kitchen team, refine recipes, and uphold food safety standards. In this people-first environment you’ll train and develop cooks, ensure consistency, and drive profitability through efficient kitchen operation.

This full-time role requires 2+ years prep or line cook experience and prior team leadership. Availability includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends; pay ranges from $21.75 to $23.25 per hour with benefits.

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

Leadership

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

Location:

675 Alberta Drive Amherst, NY 14226

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$21.75 - $23.25 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

Step into a leadership role where your culinary skill and passion for food set the tone for the entire kitchen! In our people-first kitchen, you’ll lead and develop a team of cooks to fine tune their skills and grow their career. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and a smooth kitchen environment.

What You'll Do

• 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