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Lead Cook-March 2024
Columbia
Mar 28, 2026
About Lead Cook

Schedule: Full time

Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older

Location: Columbia, MD

Address: 8855 McGaw Road

Pay: $21 - $21.75 / hour

Job Posting: 02/14/2025

Job Posting End: 03/16/2025

Job ID: R0237021

EARN A BONUS UP TO $500! Hiring immediately!

we are a food market where you make the difference

At Wegmans, we're on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. So, when you bring your culinary talents and passion for food to Wegmans, you're joining a team of difference-makers. Our promise to our customers is simple: Every Day You Get Our Best. And because it all starts with you, we'll make sure you have the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

how you'll make the difference

Take your passion for both food and people to the next level when you become a culinary leader at Wegmans. In our people-first kitchens, you’ll lead your 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 people skills, culinary talents, and eye for detail will be essential as you manage day-to-day operations and assist with bottom line profitability. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.

what will you do?

Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and leading employees, overseeing the operations in the absence of the Sous Chef

Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure we are consistently showcasing our high standards and giving our guests meals they can’t find elsewhere

Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers and employees, suggesting ways for them to prepare meal items and incorporate products from other departments to offer complete meal solutions

Manage employee performance by providing resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities

Required Qualifications

2 or more years’ experience as a prep or line cook

Experience leading a team

Food safety and quality assurance knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Experience 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 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 both a profit-sharing and 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

Exclusive 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 and/or 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.

Wegmans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

From FORTUNE Magazine. © 2022 Fortune Media IP Limited. Used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Wegmans is committed to ensuring all applicants can successfully submit an application for consideration. If you have a disability under the ADA or similar law; and you wish to discuss potential accommodations to complete your application for employment, please call (585) 429-3737 and someone would be happy to assist you.

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