Lead Cook Supervisor: Build a Top-Tier Kitchen Team

Wegmans; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay premium

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Town of Amherst, NY is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide a team of cooks in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will mentor staff, ensure meal consistency, and drive a positive, food-quality driven atmosphere on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes leadership, culinary expertise, and hands-on involvement in daily prep, with opportunities to grow careers and impact profitability while delivering excellent guest experiences.

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 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

Food safety

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Job description

Wegmans in Town of Amherst, NY is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide a team of cooks in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will mentor staff, ensure meal consistency, and drive a positive, food-quality driven atmosphere on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes leadership, culinary expertise, and hands-on involvement in daily prep, with opportunities to grow careers and impact profitability while delivering excellent guest experiences.