Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Wegmans Food Markets; Fairfax (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Fairfax, VA is seeking a kitchen team lead to guide cooks, maintain high culinary standards, and drive a smooth, profitable kitchen operation. You’ll mentor staff, ensure consistency, and uphold safety and quality across all prep stations.

The role requires 2+ years of line cook experience with leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for customer-focused cooking. Full-time position with scheduling that includes weekends.

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

Cooking skills

Food safety

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Fairfax, VA is seeking a kitchen team lead to guide cooks, maintain high culinary standards, and drive a smooth, profitable kitchen operation. You’ll mentor staff, ensure consistency, and uphold safety and quality across all prep stations.

The role requires 2+ years of line cook experience with leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for customer-focused cooking. Full-time position with scheduling that includes weekends.