Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Wegmans; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health care benefits

Scholarship program

LiveWell Employee & Family program

Job summary

Wegmans invites you to grow as a line cook, sharpening culinary skills while preparing menu items for prepackaged meals and hot bars. You’ll work alongside seasoned chefs in a fast-paced kitchen where creativity and teamwork drive every day.

This role emphasizes customer-focused service, recipe adherence, knife skills, and efficient prep. Wegmans supports its people with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance your culinary career.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a production kitchen.
• Prep work experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Follows recipes and knife skills to ensure consistent meals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer service by preparing ingredients and creating high-quality meals.
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques for consistency.
• Multitask and balance prep work while ensuring timely meals.
• Understand product appearance and peak freshness.
• Assist with ordering to maintain inventory and minimize waste.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Prep work experience

Education

Associate - Culinary Arts

Job description

Wegmans invites you to grow as a line cook, sharpening culinary skills while preparing menu items for prepackaged meals and hot bars. You’ll work alongside seasoned chefs in a fast-paced kitchen where creativity and teamwork drive every day.

This role emphasizes customer-focused service, recipe adherence, knife skills, and efficient prep. Wegmans supports its people with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance your culinary career.