Lead Cook

Wegmans; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a culinary leader, where your passion for food and leadership skills will inspire a team of cooks. In this dynamic role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Engage with customers by sharing meal ideas and enhancing their culinary experiences. With a focus on teamwork and development, this position offers the opportunity to grow within a vibrant kitchen environment filled with fresh, world-class ingredients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist sous chefs in managing kitchen operations and team oversight.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Knife Skills

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Ovens

Stoves

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:

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting (5-10 pounds), occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds), and continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The environment is indoors, with exposure to cold temperatures (33-55°F) and hot equipment (>135°F). Basic tools include kitchen utensils, ovens, and stoves.