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Job overview
Wegmans is hiring a Lead Cook. The Lead Cook will guide the kitchen team, applying strong culinary skill and a passion for food to set the tone for the entire operation. In a people‑first environment, they will develop cooks, ensure recipe consistency, uphold food safety, and drive profitability through attentive leadership and detail‑oriented management.
Key focus areas include 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., and Share knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using store department products..
Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Prep Or Line Cook Experience, Experience Leading A Team, and Must Be 18+. Important skills include Culinary Skill, Passion For Food, Leadership, Attention To Detail, Following Recipes, and Knife Skills.
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Full job description
Schedule: Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Depew, NY
Address: 4960 Transit Road
Pay: $21.75 - $23.25 / hour
Job Posting: 08/03/2026
Job Posting End: 09/02/2026
Job ID: R0290360
Step into a leadership role where your culinary skill and passion for food set the tone for the entire kitchen! In our people-first kitchen, you'll lead and develop a team of cooks to fine tune their skills and grow their career. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and a smooth kitchen environment.
What You'll Do
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Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team
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Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
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Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store
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Manage employee performance, including training, feedback and development opportunities
Requirements
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2+ years of prep or line cook experience
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Experience leading a team
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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*
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Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
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Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
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Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
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Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
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A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
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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.
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
-
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.
Wegmans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Wegmans is committed to ensuring all applicants can successfully submit an application for consideration. If you have a disability under the ADA or similar law; and you wish to discuss potential accommodations to complete your application for employment, please call (585) 429-3737 and someone would be happy to assist you.
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