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Lead Cook at Wegmans

Lead Cook

Wegmans Asbury Park, NJ (Onsite) Full-Time
EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500! Hiring immediately!

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!

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

+ 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.

At Wegmans, **we believe that if we take care of our people, they'll take care of our customers** . That's why, as part of the Wegmans family, you'll have a package of benefits that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

+ Flexibility in scheduling-work-life balance

+ Employee discounts

+ Premium pay on Sundays and holidays

**Comprehensive benefits***

+ Quality affordable healthcare coverage

+ Vision coverage

+ Dental coverage (Available to Full-time only)

+ Pre-tax spending accounts

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee wellness programs

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan

+ Wegmans retirement profit sharing plan

+ Scholarship Program

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love-and love what you do.

Wegmans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

From FORTUNE Magazine. © 2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. Used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Wegmans is committed to ensuring all applicants can successfully submit an application for consideration. If you have a disability under the ADA or similar law; and you wish to discuss potential accommodations to complete your application for employment, please call
(585) 429-3737
and someone would be happy to assist you.

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