Lead Cook

  • Wegmans
  • Niagara Falls, New York
  • Full Time

Location:

3135 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY 14228

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
Job ID: 523482440
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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