Line Cook

Overview As a line cook at Wegmans, you'll sharpen your culinary skills by preparing menu items for prepackaged meals and hot food bars, helping customers enjoy delicious meals. You'll work with top chefs in a dynamic, fast‑paced kitchen where every day is different. With opportunities to grow and pursue your passion for food, the possibilities at Wegmans are endless. Title Associate - Culinary Arts Responsibilities Deliver incredible customer service by preparing ingredients and creating high‑quality meals Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency Effectively multitask and balance prep work while ensuring meals are prepared in a timely manner Understand how products look and taste at their peak of perfection Assist with ordering to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize waste Requirements 1+ years of experience working in a production kitchen Prep work experience Experience with prep work and a la carte cooking Experience working as a line cook Food preparation experience Experience working as a Prep Cook / apprentice cook Work Environment: Physical demands of this work are classified as medium. Work includes standing, walking for prolonged periods without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, frequent lifting, and occasional heavy lifting, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast‑paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5–10 pounds with a maximum weight lifted to 50 pounds occasionally. Upper extremity repetition is moderately high and trunk movement involves moderately high twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens and to cold temperatures (33–55°F) and near ovens and hot equipment (exceeds 135°F). Basic tools and equipment used include common cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment, ovens, and stove. Benefits 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 *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wegmans