Lead Cook & Culinary Team Leader

Wegmans Food Markets; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Williamsville, NY is seeking a kitchen leader to guide a team of cooks and elevate culinary standards. You will mentor staff, ensure recipe adherence, and drive a profitable kitchen operation.

You’ll lead with passion, coach for growth, and create a high‑caliber dining experience for customers throughout the store. This full‑time role requires a strong safety mindset and quality focus.

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

Prep/Line cook experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Williamsville, NY is seeking a kitchen leader to guide a team of cooks and elevate culinary standards. You will mentor staff, ensure recipe adherence, and drive a profitable kitchen operation.

You’ll lead with passion, coach for growth, and create a high‑caliber dining experience for customers throughout the store. This full‑time role requires a strong safety mindset and quality focus.