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A glimpse at the job:

The Culinary areas of Wegmans stores are responsible for creating restaurant-quality prepared foods. Employees work hands on with the finest ingredients to produce the core recipes our customers have come to know and love. Because of the skills and passion of our culinary professionals we are able to make great meals easy for our customers; offering meal solutions and suggestions for completing their menus.

Culinary areas include: Asian Wokery; Hot Line*; Kitchen (Prepared Foods case); Packaging Room; Food Bar*; Sushi

*denotes a department not found in all Wegmans stores

What abilities I must bring to the table to be considered:

In addition to Incredible Customer Service, successful applicants will possess one or more of the following:

  • Experience working as a pantry cook / apprentice cook
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts
  • Experience working as a line cook
  • Food preparation experience 
  • Customer service experience preferably in a food service, restaurant, grocery or retail setting
  • Possess culinary knife skills which include safely using knives; sharpening and honing the edges of knives; and using them to chop, dice, julienne and mince

Potential related experiences: Line cook, Prep cook, Grill cook, Station cook, Short-order cook, Fry cook, Pantry cook

Work Environment:

• Work involves continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.

• Typical motions include repetitive hand and arm movements, bending and reaching.

• Responsible for moving and lifting an average of 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of 50 pounds rarely.

• May be exposed to various allergens and work environments, including temperature changes.

• Tasks will be performed using and in the proximity of coolers, ovens, stoves and other hot equipment; cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment.

• Will be required to spend the majority of time on his or her feet and stand or walk without a break for up to 4 hours.