Prep Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime premium pay on Sundays/holidk

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Columbia, MD is seeking team members for the restaurant foods group to help customers create great meals with exceptional ingredients. You will educate customers about products and work in a fast-paced environment to deliver high-quality, tasty offerings.

The role emphasizes serving, food prep, and reliable customer service while adhering to safety and merchandising standards. Eligible associates receive comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold food items
• Prepare, package and assemble meals
• Build customer relationships and provide timely, exceptional service
• Follow proper procedures for food preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Teamwork

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $500!

As a member of our restaurant foods team, you are at the heart of helping people make great meals easy. In this role, you’ll help educate our customers about the exceptional ingredients and products we offer and work as part of a team to create high quality products. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this could be the role for you!

What You'll Do

• Cut, prepare, and serve a variety of hot and cold food items


• Prepare, package and assemble meals


• Build customer relationships and provide timely, exceptional service


• Follow proper procedures for food preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Food preparation experience

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.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, grasping, repetitive and sustained 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 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds rarely. 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 ovens, stove, common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment.; Food preparation experience; Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting