Management Trainee

Company: Wegmans Food Markets
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Schedule: Full timeAvailability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or olderLocation: Ithaca, NYAddress: 500 S. Meadow StreetPay: $22 - 26.50 / hourJob Posting: 08/30/2023Job Posting End: 09/29/2023Job ID:R0182695As Culinary Management Trainee at Wegmans, you will take part in a structured training program working hands-on in the kitchen with products and employees to strengthen your culinary skills and passion. With support from mentoring chefs, you will learn about Wegmans values, business measures and culinary techniques while gaining exposure to culinary and perishable departments. In your fourth and final learning block of the program, you will lead an area of Restaurant Foods. Successful program completion will result in placement as a Sous Chef.What will I do?

• Learn and work under the mentorship of Wegmans Chefs, practicing and mastering various culinary areas
• Inspire our customers to prepare products successfully at home by offering meal suggestions, food pairings, and cooking techniques
• Oversee the Restaurant 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 WegmansRequired Qualifications:
  • Experience working as a Lead Cook or equivalent supervisory experience
  • Culinary experience
  • As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a cook test based on a prescribed menuPreferred Experience:
    • Experience working with a multi-faceted food service facility
    • Associates degree in Culinary ArtsAt 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 For--. 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.

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