Culinary Lead Cook

Wegmans Food Markets • Amherst, NY • 3h ago

Schedule: Full time Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Location: Amherst, NY Address: 3135 Niagara Falls Blvd. Pay: $21.75 - $23.25 / hour Job Posting: 01/08/2026 Job Posting End: 02/08/2026 Job ID: R0269857 EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,000! Hiring immediately! Bring your passion for both food and people to the next level when you become a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchen, you’ll lead 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. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will be key in managing daily operations and contributing to profitability. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry. 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 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

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits*

Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference. *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits*

Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday

Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference. *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

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