Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

A leading retail grocery chain in Connecticut seeks a Lead Cook to manage kitchen operations and lead a culinary team. You will ensure food safety, train staff, and maintain high culinary standards. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of cooking experience and a passion for food. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive 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 and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
• Manage employee performance, including training and feedback.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Lead Cook role at Wegmans Food Markets.

Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $22.75/hr

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

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

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail