Lead Cook- Next Door by Wegmans

Wegmans; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay premium

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans in Rochester, NY is seeking a Lead Cook to lead a team in a fast-paced, open kitchen. You will work with world-class ingredients, set the tone for high performance, and mentor cooks while ensuring quality and efficiency.

You bring 2+ years as a line cook, strong knife skills, and experience across kitchen stations, plus leadership capability and inventory awareness to optimize food costs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a line cook
• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations
• Experience leading a culinary team
• Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of cooks, sharing your passion and expertise
• Set the pace and tone for a high-performing, efficient kitchen
• Forecast prep needs and manage station operations
• Ensure compliance with all state restaurant health codes and regulations

Skills

Line cook experience

Team leadership

Knife skills

Inventory management

Work under pressure

Multi-station experience

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500!

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Lead Cook, you’ll be part of a passionate team delivering an authentic yet innovative dining experience with global inspiration. This is your opportunity to work with world-class ingredients, sharpen your skills and lead a team in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of cooks, sharing your passion and expertise

• Set the pace and tone for a high-performing, efficient kitchen

• Forecast prep needs and manage station operations

• Ensure compliance with all state restaurant health codes and regulations

What You Bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a line cook

• Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure

• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations

• Experience leading a culinary team

• Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Experience leading a team; Associate - Culinary Arts; Experience working as a line cook; Work Environment Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods of time without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with guests and co-workers in a fast-paced environment. Work involves exposure to various work environments, including temperature changes. The average weight range of items lifted is 5-10 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds occasionally. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction); Experience working a variety of positions in multi-faceted food service facilities and venues, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, conference centers, casinos, theme parks, etc.