Lead Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Benefits

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Williamsville, NY is seeking a kitchen leader to guide a team of cooks, uphold recipes, and drive efficiency and quality across the line. This full-time role requires availability for mornings, afternoons, evenings including weekends, with shifts starting as early as 5am.

You will mentor staff, ensure food safety, and deliver a great customer experience through delicious, well-prepared dishes in a fast-paced, people-first environment.

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

Line cook experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Location:
5275 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

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