Lead Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

21.75

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Leadership, Team Leadership, Culinary Expertise, Attention To Detail, Daily Operations Management, Recipe Following, Knife Skills, Cooking Techniques, Customer Interaction, Performance Management, Training, Feedback, Development, Food Safety, Quality Assurance

Industry

Retail

Description

Location: 11620 Monument Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 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 - $21.75 / 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

The Lead Cook will assist sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team, ensuring consistency by following recipes and applying proper cooking techniques. They will also share food knowledge with customers and manage employee performance through training and development.