Culinary Trainee
1 month ago
Job Summary: Wegmans Food Markets is seeking a skilled and motivated Culinary Trainee to join our team.
About the Role: As a Culinary Trainee, you will assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees, overseeing operations in the absence of the Sous Chef. You will also follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure products are consistently prepared to showcase our high standards. Additionally, you will educate customers and employees on products, share knowledge to offer complete meal solutions, and suggest ways for them to prepare meal items incorporating items from different departments.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Sous Chef in managing kitchen operations and employees
- Follow recipes and cooking techniques to maintain high-quality products
- Educate customers and employees on products and meal solutions
- Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities
Requirements:
- 2 or more years of experience as a Prep or Line Cook
- Experience leading a team
- Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
About Wegmans: Wegmans is a family-owned, mission-driven company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards, and making a difference in the community. We offer a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart, and growth as part of everything we do. At Wegmans, we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, and we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs.
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 recognized holidays
- 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
Why Wegmans: 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 company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards, and making a difference in the community.
