Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Sushi Lead Cook, you will lead by example helping your team to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry.
What will I do?
Assist in overseeing kitchen staff, educating and sharing food passion
Lead by example, setting the tone for an efficient work pace
Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently
Fully understand the sushi station operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs
Comply with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations
Required Qualifications
2 or more years' experience working as a line cook
Experience making sushi and other types of Japanese cuisine
Knife skills
Food safety and quality assurance knowledge
Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant ingredients and cuisine
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's or bachelor's degree in culinary arts
Experience leading a team
Highly proficient with cutting and working with whole fish
Confident working in an open kitchen
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 on Sundays or 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 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 ForR. 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.
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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.
