Lead Cook Trainee

Schedule: Full timeAvailability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5amAge Requirement: Must be 18 years or olderLocation: Chestnut Hill, MAAddress: 200 Boylston StreetPay: $23 - $25.25 hourJob Posting: 11012024Job Posting End: 12012024Job ID:R0228310EARN A BONUS UP TO $2,500! Hiring immediately!As a culinary leader in our kitchen, you are a team player and positive role model that ensures the development and education of the cooks.  You will assist with bottom line profitability and make sure we are only serving the best products to our customers.  If you are looking for an opportunity where the store is your pantry, the work is exciting and meaningful with some of the best culinarians in the industry, this could be the role for you!This is an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in placement as a Lead Cook in our Restaurant Foods Kitchen area. What will I do?Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees, overseeing the operations in the absence of the Sous ChefFollow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure products are consistently prepared to showcase our high standards and giving our guests a meal they can't find elsewhereEducate customers and employees on products, share knowledge to offer complete meal solutions and suggest ways for them to prepared meal items incorporating items from different departments.Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback and development opportunitiesNote to Applicant: Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region, based on current openingsRequired Qualifications2 or more years' experience as a Prep or Line CookExperience leading a teamFood safety and quality assurance knowledgePreferred QualificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary ArtsExperience working in a multi-faceted food service facility, including restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.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 lifeHigher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holidayHealth care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to youRetirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) matchA generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goalsLiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellnessExclusive 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 andor 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.

Created: 2024-11-04