Sous Chef

**Sous Chef**

Alexandria , VA Youll also work side-by-side with experienced chefs making a wide variety of delicious, fresh and award-winning dishes that meet the needs of busy families and hungry people in the communities we serve. From our restaurant foods sections to one of our concept restaurants, youll make the food that makes a difference in our customers lives.

**Prep Cook**

**Objectives:** Entry level position where you will learn from the best culinarians to help you in your start to a long culinary career. Must possess basic food safety knowledge and knife skills and a passion for cooking is a must!

**Est. time in position:** 2 or more years

**Line Cook**

**Objectives:** Build upon your learnings from a prep cook or jump into a role where you will enhance your organization and culinary skills to maximize production efficiency. You will be trained in various stations within the kitchen and learn the IT tools to effectively manage the business.

**Est. time in position:** 2 or more years

**Culinary Management Trainee**

**Objectives:** Learn how to impact the 5 Measures and about culinary standards while mastering core recipes and cooking techniques with the aim of becoming a Sous Chef upon successful completion of the program.

**Est. time in position:** 2 years

**Lead Cook**

**Objectives:** Learn how to manage and develop others. Entry level management position responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 5-10 people. Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the role including managing production of kitchen; recipes, food safety, policies & procedures and financials.

**Est. time in position:** one or more years

**Sous Chef**

**Objectives:** Manage kitchen operations, drive knowledge based service, train and develop culinary staff.

**Est. time in position:** Multiple experiences req. 1 or more years

**Executive Chef**

**Objectives:** Focus on being the primary food resource and setting the culinary standard for the store, partner with Perishable departments to develop food knowledge in all employees and customers.

**Est. time in position:** 3 or more years

**Benefits**

* **Health Coverage**

Two generous health plans: A traditional PPO plan with low deductibles or an HSP with a lower weekly cost.

* **401(k)**

401(k) plans that match 50% of your contribution up to 6% of your pay.

* **Dental**

Dental coverage that covers cleanings, fillings, crowns and braces (available to full-time employees only).

* **Vacation**

Paid vacation time along with six paid holidays a year

* **Family Savings**

Dependent care savings accounts

**Responsibilities**

Schedule Full time Availability Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement Must be 18 years or older Location Alexandria, VA Address 7905 Hilltop Village Center Dr Job Posting 02/22/2022 Job Posting End 03/23/2022 Job ID R0119314 Our Sous Chefs utilize their culinary talents and managerial skills to run the day-to-day operation of the Restaurant Foods kitchen. In this role, you will oversee a team of cooks and passionate employees to ensure we are serving the best and highest quality restaurant foods to our customers.

* Be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen operation within our elaborate and fascinating Restaurant Foods Department

* Inspire our customers to prepare products successfully at home by offering meal suggestions and cooking techniques

* Oversee the Prepared Foods Operation to drive sales, share the company vision with employees and supervise the team to maximize efficiency

* Ensure products are prepared with consistency, high-quality and are eye-appealing to our customers using Wegmans extensive library of recipes and techniques

* Create excitement and educate others about new programs at Wegmans

Required Experience:

* Lead Cook experience with supervisory experiences

Preferred Experience:

* Diverse culinary experience

* Experience working with a multi-faceted food service facility, including restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.

At Wegmans, **we believe that if we take care of our people, theyll take care of our customers**. Thats why, as part of the Wegmans family, youll have a package of benefits that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

* Flexibility in schedulingwork-life balance

* Employee discounts

* Premium pay on Sundays and holidays

**Comprehensive benefits***

* Quality affordable healthcare coverage

* Vision coverage

* Dental coverage (Available to Full-time only)

* Pre-tax spending accounts

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Employee assistance program

* Employee wellness programs

* 401(k) retirement savings plan

* Wegmans retirement profit sharing plan

* Scholarship Program

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied

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