Lead Cook

WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Lead Cook, where you'll lead a team in a dynamic kitchen environment. Your role will involve overseeing staff, ensuring timely preparation of meals, and fostering a passion for culinary excellence. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits while working with top-quality ingredients.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with profit-sharing

Generous scholarship program

Employee wellness programs

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience working as a line cook.
• Experience working on multiple kitchen stations.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing kitchen staff and educating them.
• Lead by example to set an efficient work pace.
• Forecast restaurant and guest needs for production.

Skills

Knife skills

Enthusiasm for ingredients

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500! Hiring immediately!

Our Lead Cooks will take guests on a culinary adventure in an immersive and entertaining atmosphere. You will lead your team of prep and line cooks helping them to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

What will I do?

• Assist in overseeing kitchen staff, educating and sharing food passion
• Lead by example, setting the tone for an efficient work pace
• Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently
• Accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs when planning production lists and prioritizing tasks
• Comply with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience working as a line cook
• Knife skills
• Experience working on multiple kitchen stations
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant ingredients and cuisine

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts
• Experience leading a team
• Experience with cooking Asian cuisine
• Experience working a variety of positions in the restaurant or hospitality industry

At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.

Whether through premium pay for working overtime, on Sundays or on recognized holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.

And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
7. Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
8. And more!

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

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.

Work Environment Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods of time without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with guests and co-workers in a fast-paced environment. Work involves exposure to various work environments, including temperature changes. The average weight range of items lifted is 5-10 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds occasionally. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction); Experience leading a team; Associate - Culinary Arts; Experience working as a line cook; Experience working a variety of positions in multi-faceted food service facilities and venues, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, conference centers, casinos, theme parks, etc.