Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Lead Cook supports the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team. This role uses culinary skills, leadership, and attention to detail to help maintain a smooth kitchen environment and drive profitability. The Lead Cook follows recipes, applies proper knife skills and cooking techniques to ensure consistency, and shares food knowledge with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store. The role also leads and develops cooks through training, feedback, and development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of prep or line cook experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team.
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
• Suggest meal ideas to customers using products from departments around the store.
• Manage employee performance, including training, feedback, and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Incredible benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed