Executive Chef

At Wegmans, we're on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. As a Lead Cook, you'll play a key role in our people-first kitchens, leading a team of Prep and Line Cooks and helping them to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food.

• Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and leading employees, overseeing operations in their absence.
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure high standards and exceptional guest experiences.
• Share knowledge and passion for food with customers and employees, suggesting ways to prepare meal items and incorporate products from other departments.
• Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities.

• 2 or more years' experience as a prep or line cook.
• Experience leading a team.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts.
• Experience working in a multi-faceted food service facility.

At Wegmans, we've long believed that we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. That's why we offer competitive pay, a variety of benefits & perks, and a commitment to ensuring all applicants can successfully submit an application for consideration.

We're proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what's 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 include paid time off (PTO), higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday, health care benefits, a retirement plan, a generous scholarship program, and more.

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.