Sushi Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets; North Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking a culinary leader to guide prep and line cooks on our busy kitchen floor. You’ll mentor staff, ensure recipe adherence, and contribute to daily profitability while upholding product quality.

You’ll lead by example, coach teammates, and translate passion for food into memorable customer experiences across departments. This role is full-time, with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth at Wegmans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Highlight product quality and freshness through proper merchandising.
• Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
• Share meal ideas with customers using store products.
• Manage employee performance, including training and development.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Basic knife skills

Job description

Why Work Here

Location:

770 Broadway New York, NY 10003

Availability Requirement for this role:

Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as much availability that works with your schedule.

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$23.75 - $24.50 / hour

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