Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Wegmans Food Markets; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Overtime pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in New York seeks a Kitchen Leadership role to guide and develop a team of cooks, driving consistency and quality across the line.

You will mentor staff, oversee prep, ensure food safety, and collaborate with store teams to deliver excellent customer experiences while supporting profitability and a positive kitchen culture. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced retail kitchen.

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

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Team Management

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in New York seeks a Kitchen Leadership role to guide and develop a team of cooks, driving consistency and quality across the line.

You will mentor staff, oversee prep, ensure food safety, and collaborate with store teams to deliver excellent customer experiences while supporting profitability and a positive kitchen culture. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced retail kitchen.