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Lead Cook

$21.75 - $22.5 per hour
Full-time

Wegmans Food Markets

Location: Finger Lakes Area Rochester, NY 14624 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: Step into a leadership role where your culinary skill and passion for food set the tone for the entire kitchen! In our people-first kitchen, you'll lead and develop a team of cooks to fine tune their skills and grow their career. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and a smooth kitchen environment. What You'll Do 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 Requirements 2+ years of prep or line cook experience Experience leading a team Food safety and quality assurance knowledge Who is Wegmans Food Markets? At Wegmans, we're all about helping people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. We are a family-owned, values-based company with one simple promise: every day you get our best. And that starts with you! When you bring your authentic self to Wegmans, you help us live our mission every day. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place. WE are a food market where YOU make the difference. Join us to find the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

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