Lead Cook & Kitchen Mentor: Drive Flavor & Growth

Wegmans; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Wegmans in Tysons, VA is seeking a lead cook to head a people-first kitchen, guiding a team of cooks, upholding high culinary standards, and driving profitability and a smooth kitchen operation.

You will mentor staff, follow recipes and proper knife skills, and share meal ideas with customers using products from departments around the store, while fostering development through training and constructive feedback in a fast-paced environment.

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

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Wegmans in Tysons, VA is seeking a lead cook to head a people-first kitchen, guiding a team of cooks, upholding high culinary standards, and driving profitability and a smooth kitchen operation.

You will mentor staff, follow recipes and proper knife skills, and share meal ideas with customers using products from departments around the store, while fostering development through training and constructive feedback in a fast-paced environment.