Culinary Leader - Wegmans Food Market

We are a food market where you make the difference at Wegmans. We're on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. When you bring your culinary talents and passion for food to Wegmans, you're joining a team of difference-makers. Our promise to our customers is simple: Every Day You Get Our Best. Because it all starts with you, we'll make sure you have the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

Your Role in Making the Difference

Take your passion for both food and people to the next level by becoming a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchens, you'll lead your team of Prep and Line Cooks, helping them fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. Your people skills, culinary talents, and eye for detail will be essential as you manage day-to-day operations and assist with bottom-line profitability. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

• Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and leading employees, overseeing operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure consistent high standards and provide guests with exceptional meals.
• Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers and employees, suggesting ways to prepare meal items and incorporate products from other departments to offer complete meal solutions.
• Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years' experience as a prep or line cook
• Experience leading a team
• 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.

Full-time Position

• Support for personal growth and individuality.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Access to fresh, world-class ingredients.

• 2 or more years’ experience as a prep or line cook.
• Experience leading a team.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.
• Ability to follow recipes and cooking techniques.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.