Lead Cook

Wegmans; Town of West Seneca (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 people will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a talented team of cooks, enhancing their skills while managing daily kitchen operations. With a focus on quality and customer interaction, you'll create memorable dining experiences using fresh, world-class ingredients. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, ensuring your well-being and work-life balance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Plans

Scholarships

Flexible Scheduling

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 Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Interaction

Tools

Cooking 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 & Additional Information:

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods without breaks, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting (5-10 pounds), and occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). The environment involves continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced setting, with exposure to cold temperatures (33-55°F) and hot equipment exceeding 135°F. Basic tools and equipment include cooking utensils, ovens, and stoves. Experience in a multi-faceted food service facility and leadership roles is preferred.

At Wegmans, we believe fulfilling the needs of our people is essential. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement plans, scholarships, and flexible scheduling to support your well-being and work-life balance.