Line Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Amherst, NY, is seeking a line cook to prepare meals for prepackaged options and hot bars. Join a dynamic kitchen where you sharpen culinary skills alongside top chefs and maintain high standards of food quality.

Full-time role with shifts starting as early as 5am, including weekends. Earn $18.50–$19.50 per hour with room to grow within a respected company known for excellent benefits and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in a production kitchen.
• Prep work experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver incredible customer service by preparing ingredients and creating high-quality meals
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
• Effectively multitask and balance prep work while ensuring meals are prepared in a timely manner
• Understand how products look and taste at their peak of perfection
• Assist with ordering to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize waste

Skills

Kitchen experience

Prep work

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Customer service

Job description

Location:
3135 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY 14228

Availability Requirement for this role:
Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am

Age Requirement:
Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Range:
$18.50 - $19.50 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

As a line cook at Wegmans, you'll sharpen your culinary skills by preparing menu items for prepackaged meals and hot food bars, helping customers enjoy delicious meals. You'll work with top chefs in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen where every day is different. With opportunities to grow and pursue your passion for food, the possibilities at Wegmans are endless.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver incredible customer service by preparing ingredients and creating high-quality meals
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
• Effectively multitask and balance prep work while ensuring meals are prepared in a timely manner
• Understand how products look and taste at their peak of perfection
• Assist with ordering to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize waste

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience working in a production kitchen
• Prep work experience