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Lead Cook at Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets No longer available $22 - $23/hour

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Schedule: Full timeAvailability: Applying To This Requisition Allows You To Be Considered For Multiple Opportunities. Please Provide As Much Availability That Works With Your Schedule. Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or olderLocation: Charlotte, NCAddress: 11600 N. Community RoadPay: $21.75 - $22.50 / hourJob Posting: 01/22/2026Job Posting End: 02/22/2026Job ID:RBring 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 opportunitiesRequirements:
    • 2+ years of prep or line cook experience
    • Experience leading a team
    • Food safety and quality assurance knowledgeAt 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 wellnessOur 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 wellnessOur 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.

$46k - $48k is below senior-level pay for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

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