Lead Cook
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
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Base pay range$21.75/hr - $22.50/hr
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Bring your passion for both food and people to the next level when you become a culinary leader 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.
- 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
- 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
- Experience leading a team
- Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
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*- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- Live Well Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesRetail
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