Line Cook

Wegmans; Village of Brockport (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime/sundys

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a line cook to sharpen culinary skills by preparing menu items for prepackaged meals and hot food bars. You’ll work with top chefs in a dynamic kitchen, delivering consistent, high-quality meals and outstanding customer service.

You’ll follow recipes, apply proper knife skills, multitask between prep and cooking, and assist with ordering to keep inventory lean. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience 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

Production kitchen experience

Prep work

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,000!

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

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.

Associate - Culinary Arts; Work Environment Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment. Work involves exposure to various work environments, including temperature changes. The average weight range of items lifted is 5-20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds rarely. May be exposed to various allergens (things that may cause an allergic reaction) Work may include use of hand pallet jack, power pallet jack, power walkie-reach, scissors lift or WAV unit. Wegmans certification required for use of power equipment; Experience with prep work and a la carte cooking; Experience working in a production kitchen; Experience working as a line cook; Food preparation experience; Experience working as a Prep Cook / apprentice cook