Line Cook

Dev; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for Sundays or holidays

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with profit-sharing

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee program

Exclusive discounts on various services

Job summary

A well-known food market in Depew, NY is seeking a Line Cook to provide exceptional service and prepare quality meals. Candidates should have experience in a production kitchen and culinary arts education is preferred. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling and career growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits, including health care and paid time off, are also provided.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years’ experience working in a production kitchen.
• Experience with prep work.

Responsibilities

• Provide incredible customer service by handling a variety of tasks.
• Follow proper recipes and cooking techniques.
• Effectively multitask while ensuring meals are prepared timely.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Prep work

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Wegmans Food Markets to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: Wegmans Food Markets

Job Description

Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 6am
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Depew, NY
Address: 651 Dick Road
Pay: $17 - $18 / hour
Job Posting: 11/14/2023
Job Posting End: 12/14/2023
Job ID: R0192118

we are a food market where you make the difference

At Wegmans, we’re on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. So, when you bring your culinary talents and passion for food to Wegmans, you’re joining a team of difference-makers. Our promise to our customers is simple: Every Day You Get Our Best. And because it all starts with you, we’ll make sure you have the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

how you’ll make the difference

Our Line Cooks are essential in our mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. In this role, you’ll continue to develop and grow your culinary skills in our Wegmans kitchens. You’ll learn from the best as you prepare menu items utilized throughout the kitchen, including prepackaged meals and our fresh, hot food bars. No two days are the same in our fast-moving kitchens, and each day you’ll have the opportunity to make our customers’ day as you help prepare the items they need to make great meals easy. As you continue to learn, grow, and fuel your passion for food, you’ll find the possibilities at Wegmans are endless.

What will you do?

• Provide incredible customer service by effectively handling a variety of tasks including consistently preparing ingredients to be used by the culinary team and creating high quality meals
• Follow proper recipes, knife skills, and cooking techniques when prepping ingredients and a variety of menu items to produce a consistent final outcome
• Effectively multitask and balance prep work while ensuring meals are prepared in a timely manner at the highest standard of quality

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years’ experience working in a production kitchen
• Experience with prep work

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts
• Prep Cook/Pantry/Apprentice Experience
• Line Cook Experience

At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.

Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.

And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.

Comprehensive benefits*

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Retirement plan with both a profit‑sharing and 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work‑life and financial wellness
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
• And more!

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

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family‑owned, mission‑driven, values‑based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family‑like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.