Lead Cook & Team Leader — Bonus Eligible Up to $1.5k

Wegmans Food Markets; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime/holiday pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Tysons, VA is seeking a lead cook to mentor a team, uphold high culinary standards and drive efficient kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, technique, and guest interaction as you guide cooks, maintain food safety, and ensure consistent quality across departments. This is a full-time on-site opportunity with competitive benefits and growth potential.

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

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Tysons, VA is seeking a lead cook to mentor a team, uphold high culinary standards and drive efficient kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes leadership, technique, and guest interaction as you guide cooks, maintain food safety, and ensure consistent quality across departments. This is a full-time on-site opportunity with competitive benefits and growth potential.