Lead Cook & Team Mentor: Elevate Our Kitchen

Wegmans; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Virginia is seeking a proactive Lead Line Cook to guide a team of cooks, uphold recipes, and mentor staff to grow their careers. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and ensure a smooth kitchen operation.

You''ll oversee prep, assist the sous chefs, train teammates, and share your passion with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store.

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

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's - Culinary Arts

Job description

Wegmans Food Markets in Virginia is seeking a proactive Lead Line Cook to guide a team of cooks, uphold recipes, and mentor staff to grow their careers. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and ensure a smooth kitchen operation.

You''ll oversee prep, assist the sous chefs, train teammates, and share your passion with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store.