Job opening
Lead Cook
Wegmans Food Markets · Amherst, NY
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About this role
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- Employer
- Wegmans Food Markets
- Location
- Amherst, NY
- Pay
- $21.75–$23.25 an hour
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Work mode
- Not listed
- Level
- Lead (classified)
- Sector
- Retail Hospitality Food
- Occupation (O*NET)
- Chefs and Head Cooks (classified)
- Posted by employer
- October 12, 2026
- First seen on Buffalo Projects
- October 17, 2026 · 8 days ago
- Deadline
- November 11, 2026
Full description
Location:
675 Alberta Drive Amherst, NY 14226
Availability Requirement for this role:
Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am
Age Requirement:
Must be 18 years or older
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$21.75 - $23.25 / hour
Why Work Here
Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.
Job Description:
Step into a leadership role where your culinary skill and passion for food set the tone for the entire kitchen! In our people-first kitchen, you'll lead and develop a team of cooks to fine tune their skills and grow their career. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will drive profitability and a smooth kitchen environment.
What You'll Do
- 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
- Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store
- Manage employee performance, including training, feedback and development opportunities
Requirements
- 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
- Experience leading a team
- Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
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