Lead Cook $1500 Sign on Bonus

Wegmans Food Markets; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Fairfax, VA is seeking a kitchen team lead to guide cooks, maintain high culinary standards, and drive a smooth, profitable kitchen operation. You’ll mentor staff, ensure consistency, and uphold safety and quality across all prep stations.

The role requires 2+ years of line cook experience with leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for customer-focused cooking. Full-time position with scheduling that includes weekends.

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

Team leadership

Cooking skills

Food safety

Job description

Location:

11620 Monument Drive Fairfax, VA 22030

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$21.75 - $22.50 / 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