Lead Cook

Wegmans; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a Culinary Leader to join their kitchen team in Village of Fairport. This role involves leading a team of cooks, ensuring food quality and safety, and sharing culinary knowledge with customers. Wegmans offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Premium pay for overtime and holidays

High-quality health care

Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) matching

Scholarships

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist sous chefs in managing the kitchen and staff.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and technique.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

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:

• 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

At Wegmans, we believe our success starts with our people. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment. Our benefits include paid time off, premium pay for overtime and holidays, high-quality health care, retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) matching, scholarships, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, reflecting our commitment to our employees and community.