Food Service Manager

Location: 4722 Onondaga Blvd Syracuse, NY 13219 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $21.75 - $22.50 / 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: As a culinary leader in our kitchen, you are a team player and positive role model that ensures the development and education of the cooks. You will assist with bottom line profitability and make sure we are only serving the best products to our customers. If you are looking for an opportunity where the store is your pantry, the work is exciting and meaningful with some of the best culinarians in the industry, this could be the role for you!

This is an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in placement as a Lead Cook in our Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.

What will I do?

• Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees, overseeing the operations in the absence of the Sous Chef
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure products are consistently prepared to showcase our high standards and giving our guests a meal they can’t find elsewhere
• Educate customers and employees on products, share knowledge to offer complete meal solutions and suggest ways for them to prepared meal items incorporating items from different departments.
• Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback and development opportunities
• Note to Applicant: Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region, based on current openings

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience as a prep or line cook
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts
• Experience working in a multi-faceted food service facility, including restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.