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Job overview
Wegmans is hiring a Lead Cook. Lead Cook at Wegmans in Westwood, MA will guide a team of prep and line cooks, ensuring product quality, proper merchandising, and consistent cooking techniques while sharing culinary knowledge with customers and managing employee performance and development.
Key focus areas include Highlight product quality, freshness and uniqueness through proper merchandising, 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 Knife Skills, Cooking Techniques, Product Knowledge, Leadership, Team Management, and Customer Service.
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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: Westwood, MA
Address: 169 University Ave
Pay: $23 - $25.25 / hour
Job Posting: 08/04/2026
Job Posting End: 09/02/2026
Job ID: R0290537
EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500!
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:
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Highlight product quality, freshness and uniqueness through proper merchandising
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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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Knowledge of relevant products
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Basic knife skills
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*
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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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