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 vital role in our people-first kitchens, leading a team of Prep and Line Cooks by 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 we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. We offer competitive pay, a variety of benefits & perks, and a commitment to putting our people first. Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we've got something for everyone.

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.

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.