
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.75 - $23.25
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career growth opportunities
Employee Discounts
retirement savings plan
Incredible benefits
Job Description
Wegmans is a renowned grocery retail company known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and employee satisfaction. With locations across several states, Wegmans strives to create a welcoming environment for both customers and staff. The company values growth, flexible scheduling, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it a desirable workplace with a reputation that stands out in the retail and culinary industry.
This full-time culinary leadership role is based at the Wegmans location at 4960 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043. The position offers flexible shift schedules including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, starting as early as 5 am, with weekend availability also required. The pay range for this position is $21.75 to $23.25 per hour. Wegmans is looking for a culinary leader who has a passion for both food and people to join its kitchen team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career in culinary arts within a supportive, people-first environment.
As a culinary leader at Wegmans, you will lead a team of prep and line cooks, helping them enhance their culinary skills and grow their careers. Your leadership and culinary expertise will play a critical role in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high levels of food quality and safety, and contributing to the profitability of the kitchen department. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities in a kitchen stocked with fresh, world-class ingredients sourced from various departments throughout the store. This is a dynamic position where you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen, guiding employees, and ensuring consistency in food preparation through proper techniques and recipe adherence. This role offers a rewarding blend of hands-on culinary work and team leadership, ideal for someone who is passionate about culinary arts and fostering a collaborative team environment.
This full-time culinary leadership role is based at the Wegmans location at 4960 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043. The position offers flexible shift schedules including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, starting as early as 5 am, with weekend availability also required. The pay range for this position is $21.75 to $23.25 per hour. Wegmans is looking for a culinary leader who has a passion for both food and people to join its kitchen team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career in culinary arts within a supportive, people-first environment.
As a culinary leader at Wegmans, you will lead a team of prep and line cooks, helping them enhance their culinary skills and grow their careers. Your leadership and culinary expertise will play a critical role in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high levels of food quality and safety, and contributing to the profitability of the kitchen department. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities in a kitchen stocked with fresh, world-class ingredients sourced from various departments throughout the store. This is a dynamic position where you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen, guiding employees, and ensuring consistency in food preparation through proper techniques and recipe adherence. This role offers a rewarding blend of hands-on culinary work and team leadership, ideal for someone who is passionate about culinary arts and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
- Experience leading a team
- Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
- Availability for morning, afternoon, evening shifts including weekends
- Ability to start shifts as early as 5am
- Full-time availability
Job Qualifications
- 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
- Experience leading a team
- Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
Job Duties
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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