Lead Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Dulles Town Center, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Skills, Team Leadership, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Knife Skills, Cooking Techniques, Customer Service, Employee Performance Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Location: 45131 Columbia Place Sterling, VA 20166 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $21.75 - $22.50 / hour Why Work Here Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. 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: Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team 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 Food safety and quality assurance knowledge Who is Wegmans Food Markets? At Wegmans, we're all about helping people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. We are a family-owned, values-based company with one simple promise: every day you get our best. And that starts with you! When you bring your authentic self to Wegmans, you help us live our mission every day. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place. WE are a food market where YOU make the difference. Join us to find the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of prep and line cooks while assisting sous chefs in kitchen operations. Manage daily operations and contribute to profitability by ensuring culinary consistency and quality.