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Job overview
Wegmans is hiring a Lead Cook. Step into a leadership role where culinary skill and passion for food set the tone for the entire kitchen, leading and developing a team of cooks, ensuring consistency, sharing knowledge with customers, and managing performance to drive profitability and a smooth kitchen environment.
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 products.
Important skills include Food Safety Knowledge and Quality Assurance Knowledge. Preferred (not required): Culinary Skill, Passion For Food, Leadership, and Culinary Expertise.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Full job description
Location:
4960 Transit Road Depew, NY 14043
Availability Requirement for this role:
Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am
Age Requirement:
Must be 18 years or older
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$21.75 - $23.25 / 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: 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
- 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
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