Line Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Paid time off

Job summary

Wegmans in Princeton, NJ is hiring a Line Cook to prepare menu items for prepackaged meals and hot bars, working with top chefs in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll develop culinary skills while delivering quality meals and outstanding service.

The role offers opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a bonus program. A collaborative kitchen environment and commitment to guest satisfaction define the position.

Qualifications

• Collective customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting
• Experience working as a line cook

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service while preparing ingredients and meals
• Follow recipes, knife skills, and cooking techniques
• Balance prep work and multitask to keep meals on schedule
• Identify products at peak freshness and quality
• Help manage inventory and minimize waste through ordering support

Skills

Customer service experience

Line cook experience

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $750!

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.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver exceptional service while preparing ingredients and quality meals
• Follow recipes, knife skills, and cooking techniques to ensure consistency
• Balance prep work and multitask to keep meals on schedule
• Identify products at peak freshness and quality
• Help manage inventory and minimize waste through ordering support

Requirements:

• Collective customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a line cook

• Food preparation experience

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Experience working as a line cook; Associate - Culinary Arts; Experience working in a production kitchen; Experience with prep work and a la carte cooking; Experience working as a Prep Cook / apprentice cook; Work Environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods of time without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 10 pounds with a maximum weight lifted to 50 pounds occasionally. Upper extremity repetition is moderately high and trunk movement involves moderately high twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction).The work environment is indoors with exposure to cold temperatures (33 – 55 degrees) and near ovens and hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees).Basic tools and equipment used include common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment, ovens, and stove.; Food preparation experience