Wegmans Food Markets

Lead Cook Trainee

Wegmans Food Markets  •  $25.25/hr  •  Burlington, NC (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Location:

53 Third Avenue Burlington, MA 01803

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$23 - $25.25 / 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.

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!

This is an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in placement as a Lead Cook in our Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.

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
  • 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.
Wegmans Food Markets

About Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets is a family-owned regional supermarket chain and one of the largest private companies in the US. Recognized as an industry leader and innovator, the company was founded in 1916 and employs over 53,000 people. Wegmans has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine for 26 consecutive years, ranking #4 in 2023.

We are a food market where you make the difference.

We are a family-owned, values-based company on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. And it all starts with you! Customers rave about our bright, beautiful stores filled with delicious food, but what keeps them coming back is you. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Year Founded
1916
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