Lead Cook Trainee

Wegmans Food Markets; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking a culinary leader for an entry-level structured training program leading to a Lead Cook position. This role involves assisting the kitchen operations, developing team members, and ensuring high standards for food quality and safety. Candidates should have culinary experience and a passion for food.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher pay rates for overtime, Sundays, or holidays

High-quality, low-cost healthcare benefits

Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) matching

Scholarship programs to support educational goals

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Exclusive discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a prep or line cook.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees.
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques for high-quality meals.
• Educate on products and provide meal solutions.

Skills

Food safety

Quality assurance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

As a culinary leader in our kitchen, you are a team player and positive role model who ensures the development and education of the cooks. You will assist with bottom line profitability and ensure we serve only the best products to our customers. If you are looking for an opportunity where the store is your pantry, the work is exciting and meaningful with some of the best culinarians in the industry, this could be the role for you!

This is an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful completion will result in placement as a Lead Cook in our Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.

What will I do?

1. Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees, overseeing operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
2. Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure products meet high standards and provide guests with exceptional meals.
3. Educate customers and employees on products, sharing knowledge to offer complete meal solutions and suggesting preparation methods using items from different departments.
4. Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a prep or line cook.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted food service facility, such as a restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, or theme park.

At Wegmans, we believe in fulfilling the needs of our people first. We offer competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks, including premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays, industry-leading healthcare coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and more.

Comprehensive benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) to help balance personal and work life.
• Higher pay rates for overtime, Sundays, or holidays.
• High-quality, low-cost healthcare benefits.
• Retirement plans with profit-sharing and 401(k) matching.
• Scholarship programs to support educational goals.
• LiveWell Employee & Family program for emotional, work-life, and financial wellness.
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel, and more.

***Eligibility requirements apply; offerings may vary by area or position.

For 25 years, our employees have recognized us as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Join a family-owned, mission-driven company that values caring, respect, empowerment, and community engagement. Wegmans is the place to do what you love—and love what you do.