Sushi Lead Cook

Wegmans; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans recherche un leader culinaire passionné pour diriger une équipe de cuisiniers. Ce rôle polyvalent implique la gestion des opérations quotidiennes, la formation des employés et l'interaction avec la clientèle pour promouvoir la qualité et la créativité culinaire. Une expérience préalable en cuisine ainsi que des compétences en leadership sont essentielles pour réussir dans cet environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• 2+ ans d'expérience en tant que cuisinier de préparation ou de ligne.
• Expérience dans la direction d'une équipe.
• Connaissance des produits alimentaires.

Responsibilities

• Mettre en avant la qualité et la fraîcheur des produits.
• Suivre des recettes et utiliser des techniques culinaires.
• Gérer la performance des employés, formation et feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Compétences culinaires

Connaissance des produits alimentaires

Compétences de base en couteau

Job description

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, you’ll 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

Additional experience making sushi and other Japanese cuisines is preferred but not mandatory.

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 including forceful pinching and gripping, as well as awkward and forceful postures of the wrist, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting. Continuous interaction with customers and coworkers occurs in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5–20 pounds, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds rarely. Upper extremity repetition is moderate to high, with trunk movement involving moderate twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens. The environment is indoors with exposure to cold temperatures (33–55°F) and hot equipment (>135°F). Basic tools include common cooking utensils, rice cooker, fryer, mechanical wrapping equipment, and packaging supplies.

This job is currently active and accepting applications.