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Sous Chef Trainee

Wegmans Food Markets

Sous Chef Trainee

full-timePosted: Aug 10, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Next Door

Job Description

Location:3220 Monroe Ave Pittsford, NY 14618 Availability Requirement for this role:Afternoon, Evening (including weekends).Age Requirement:Must be 18 years or olderTime Type:Full time Pay Range:$24.25 - $25.75 / hourWhy Work HereWorking at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. Job Description:In this role, you will take part in a 1-2 year accelerated training program allowing you to work hands-on in the kitchen at Next Door. You'll work with products, create dishes and guests to strengthen your culinary skills and passion. You will learn about Wegmans values, business measures and culinary standards while mastering recipes and cooking techniques with the aim of becoming a successful sous chef upon completion of the program. If you’re a motivated self-starter with a passion for the culinary arts and are looking for the opportunity to advance your culinary career at Wegmans and Next Door, this could be the program for you. Note to applicant: As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a cook test based on a prescribed menu​ What You'll DoLearn and work under the mentorship of Wegmans and Next Door chefsCreate excitement and educate others about specialty restaurants at Wegmans on topics such as cooking techniques, food and human safety, and featured products and dishesOffer suggestions for food pairingsPossess a complete understanding of the kitchen operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs when planning production lists and prioritizing tasksLead kitchen operations, controlling ordering and product usageEnsure products are prepared with consistency, high-quality and are eye-appealing to our guestsAssist with controlling inventory and ordering supplies to ensure needs are met and available inventory is balancedParticipate in menu tastings and special events, as requiredWhat You Bring1+ years' experience working as a lead cook or equivalent in an upscale or fine dining restaurantExpert knife skills and ability to work under pressureExperience working across multiple kitchen stationsExperience leading a culinary team, including communication skills that motivate and develop the team

Locations

  • Next Door

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years' experience working as a lead cook or equivalent in an upscale or fine dining restaurant (experience, 1 years)
  • Expert knife skills and ability to work under pressure (experience)
  • Experience working across multiple kitchen stations (experience)
  • Experience leading a culinary team, including communication skills that motivate and develop the team (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Learn and work under the mentorship of Wegmans and Next Door chefs
  • Create excitement and educate others about specialty restaurants at Wegmans on topics such as cooking techniques, food and human safety, and featured products and dishes
  • Offer suggestions for food pairings
  • Possess a complete understanding of the kitchen operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs when planning production lists and prioritizing tasks
  • Lead kitchen operations, controlling ordering and product usage
  • Ensure products are prepared with consistency, high-quality and are eye-appealing to our guests
  • Assist with controlling inventory and ordering supplies to ensure needs are met and available inventory is balanced
  • Participate in menu tastings and special events, as required

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