Lead Cook: Inspire a Team & Elevate Flavors

Wegmans; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Wegmans in New York is seeking a kitchen leader to head a team of cooks, guiding daily operations, refining recipes, and ensuring quality and consistency.

You’ll mentor, train, and evaluate staff, uphold food safety standards, and partner with sous chefs to create efficient, service‑oriented kitchens.

This role emphasizes people‑first leadership and a rewarding career path within Wegmans’ mission‑driven kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years 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

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's - Culinary Arts

Job description

Wegmans in New York is seeking a kitchen leader to head a team of cooks, guiding daily operations, refining recipes, and ensuring quality and consistency.

You’ll mentor, train, and evaluate staff, uphold food safety standards, and partner with sous chefs to create efficient, service‑oriented kitchens.

This role emphasizes people‑first leadership and a rewarding career path within Wegmans’ mission‑driven kitchen.