Sushi Lead Cook

iHire; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans is seeking a Sushi Lead Cook to join their culinary team in New York, NY. This leadership role requires passion for food and team management skills. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation, while mentoring line cooks. Enjoy premium pay for overtime and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Higher premium pay for overtime and holidays

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Generous scholarship program

Wellness programs

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience required.
• Experience leading a team.
• Basic knife skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Highlight product quality through proper merchandising.
• Manage employee performance, including training and feedback.
• Follow recipes and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency.

Skills

Knife skills

Team leadership

Food knowledge

Job description

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Schedule: Full time

Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Overnights (Includes Weekends).

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older

Location: New York, NY

Address: 770 Broadway

Pay: $23 - $23.75 / hour

Job Posting: 05/28/2025

Job Posting End: 06/27/2025

Job ID: R0247033

Bring your passion for both food and people to the next level when you become a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchen, youll lead a team of prep and line cooks by helping them to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will be key in managing daily operations and contributing to profitability. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

Responsibilities

• Highlight product quality, freshness and uniqueness through proper merchandising
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
• Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store
• Manage employee performance, including training, feedback and development opportunities
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
• Experience leading a team
• Knowledge of relevant products
• Basic knife skills
  
  

At Wegmans, weve 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, weve 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. Were 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 employees 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 overtime, on 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 magazines 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 loveand love what you do.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services and Restaurants

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