Lead Cook & Visionary Kitchen Leader in Open Kitchen

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

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.