Sushi Supervisor

Wegmans; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health care benefits

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell wellness program

Job summary

Wegmans in Rochester, NY is seeking a Culinary Leader to direct a team of prep and line cooks, fine-tune kitchen skills, and drive daily operations for profitability. You’ll mentor staff, showcase product quality, and create meal ideas for customers using store-wide ingredients.

We offer a bonus up to $1,500 and comprehensive benefits as part of a people-first culture. Join a mission-driven team that values passion for food and strong leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Highlight product quality, freshness and uniqueness through proper merchandising.
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
• Share 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.

Skills

2+ years prep/line cook

Leadership experience

Food knowledge

Job description

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500!

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

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

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.

Associate - Culinary Arts; 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, 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 near hot equipment (exceeds 135 degrees). Basic tools and equipment used include common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment, rice cooker, fryer, mechanical wrapping equipment, packaging supplies.; Experience working as a Prep and/or Line Cook; Experience leading a team; Experience making sushi and other types of Japanese cuisine