Lead Cook

Wegmans; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field seeks a passionate culinary leader to inspire a team of cooks. In this dynamic role, you will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. Your leadership will not only enhance team skills but also create memorable experiences for customers through innovative meal suggestions. Join a vibrant kitchen environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to grow your culinary career while working with world-class ingredients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a prep or line cook.
• Experience in leading a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist sous chefs in managing kitchen operations.
• Train and develop team members in culinary skills.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Team Management

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

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:

1. Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team
2. Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
3. Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store
4. Manage employee performance, including training, feedback, and development opportunities

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
2. Experience leading a team
3. Food safety and quality assurance knowledge

Work Environment and Additional Information:

Experience working in a multi-faceted food service facility such as a restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, or theme park is preferred. The physical demands of this role are classified as medium, including standing, walking, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting (5-10 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds), and continuous interaction in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to various allergens, cold temperatures, and hot equipment is possible.

Educational qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts.