Lead Cook Trainee

Lead Cook Trainee

We’re looking for passionate people ready to collaborate, develop and lead others! As a leader in training in the food service area of our store, you’ll work within a dynamic retail environment that’s growing; with new opportunities available every day to enhance your skill set. This role will allow you to develop as a leader by learning our company values, business measures and standards and operations. You will ensure the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest restaurant quality products available. If you love fresh products and managing others, then this could be the role for you!

This is an entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in an interview or placement as a shift leader.

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products
• Use passion and knowledge to educate team members and customers on product offerings
• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items and offer suggestions to complete their meals

Required Qualifications

• Customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery, or retail setting
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team

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.

Key skills/competency

• Food Service Leadership
• Customer Education
• Merchandising
• Product Knowledge
• Team Training
• Retail Operations
• Customer Service
• Entry-Level Management
• Culinary Skills
• Mentorship