Pizza Cook

Wegmans; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wegmans as a member of our Pizza Department where you will be integral in making delicious pizza and providing exceptional service. This role requires teamwork, a passion for food, and the ability to handle customer interactions effectively in a fast-paced environment. Wegmans values its employees and offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits, making it a great place to grow your career.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime and holidays

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with profit-sharing and 401(k) match

Scholarship program

Employee wellness program

Discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Experience operating a cash register is preferred.
• Customer service experience in food service, grocery, or retail is beneficial.
• Ability to balance a variety of tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take and prepare customer orders accurately and on time.
• Assist customers and answer their questions proactively.
• Support and respect coworkers while ensuring smooth department operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Product Knowledge

Tools

Cash Register

Job description

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 passion for food and your authentic self 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

When you join our Pizza Department, you’ll be at the center of making delicious happen every day. You’ll work alongside a talented team to deliver incredible service while creating the pizzas, calzones, chicken wings, and more that our customers love. Our pizzas are handcrafted using only the best ingredients, and our Pizza Shop is the perfect place to let your creativity shine while working hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

what will you do?

• Take and prepare customer orders accurately and on time
• Proactively assist customers and answer questions while balancing a variety of tasks
• Grow and showcase your product knowledge and stay up to date on new and featured items
• Support, encourage, and respect coworkers while communicating effectively to ensure the department runs smoothly

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 overtime, on Sundays or on recognized 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*

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 both a profit-sharing and 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
7. Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
8. 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.

Work Environment: The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. 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, including reaching and lifting above shoulder height, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 40 pounds frequently. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to moderately high and trunk movement involves moderate 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 (33 – 55 degrees) temperatures and hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees). Basic tools and equipment used include pizza oven, warming oven, fryer, dough mixer, common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment.; Experience operating a cash register; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting