Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Wegmans Food Markets; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Williamsville, NY is seeking a lead cook to guide a dynamic kitchen team. You will mentor cooks, ensure consistency, and drive profitability through strong leadership and culinary excellence.

You will oversee prep and line cooking, apply proper techniques, and deliver high-quality meals while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This full-time role offers growth, hands-on training, and a culture built on teamwork and guest

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

Line cook

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Williamsville, NY is seeking a lead cook to guide a dynamic kitchen team. You will mentor cooks, ensure consistency, and drive profitability through strong leadership and culinary excellence.

You will oversee prep and line cooking, apply proper techniques, and deliver high-quality meals while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This full-time role offers growth, hands-on training, and a culture built on teamwork and guest