Lead cook

Schedule : Full time

Availability : Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).

Age Requirement : Must be 18 years or older

Location : Sterling, VA

Address : 45131 Columbia Place

Pay : $21.75 - $22.50 / hour

Job Posting : 11 / 19 / 2024

Job Posting End : 12 / 17 / 2024

Job ID : R0230200

EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500! Hiring immediately!

we are a food market where you make the difference

At Wegmans, we're on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. So, when you bring your culinary talents and passion for food to Wegmans, you're joining a team of difference-makers.

Our promise to our customers is simple : Every Day You Get Our Best. And because it all starts with you, we'll make sure you have the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

how you'll make the difference

As a Sushi Lead Cook, you are a team player and positive role model who ensures the development and education of the culinary team within the Sushi department.

In our people-first environment, you’ll lead your team of prep and line cooks by helping them fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food.

No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure we are consistently showcasing our high standards and giving our guests meals they can’t find elsewhere
• Share your knowledge and passion for food while educating customers and employees. Effectively multitask and balance prep work while ensuring guests meals are prepared in a timely manner with the highest standards of quality maintained
• Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years' experience working as a prep and / or line cook
• Experience leading a team
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products and services
• Knife skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years' experience making sushi and other types of Japanese cuisine
• Highly proficient with cutting and working with whole fish
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.

Whether through premium pay for working overtime, on Sundays or on recognized holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.

And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs.

We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.

Comprehensive 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 both a profit-sharing and 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
• Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
• And more!

Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and / or position.

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.

Last updated : 2024-11-25

Salary : $22 - $23