Lead Cook Trainee

Schedule: Full time Availability: Applying To This Requisition Allows You To Be Considered For Multiple Opportunities. Please Provide As Much Availability That Works With Your Schedule.Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or olderLocation: Woodbridge, VAAddress: 14801 Dining WayPay: $21.75 - $22.50 / hourJob Posting: 03/31/2026Job Posting End: 04/30/2026Job ID: R0277088At Wegmans, providing incredible service means ensuring the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest products available. In this role, you'll work closely with Team Leaders, learning how to manage and develop team members' knowledge, skills, and passion. In this specialized role, you'll explore a unique area of our business while upholding our values and leading with high standards. You will also assist with managing department operations and supporting department financials while ensuring each employee goes above and beyond to exceed expectations and provide incredible customer service.This is a 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 for or placement as a Team Leader.What will I do?  Manage and develop team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful  Ensure team members are providing incredible knowledge-based service by engaging with customers, helping locate items, offering unique suggestions, and efficiently and accurately fulfilling orders  Manage all department operations, including ordering, scheduling, payroll, and forecasting, ensure the department runs efficiently, and maintain consistent two-way communication with team members and store management  Use knowledge of products and trends to plan and create innovative, eye-catching, well-merchandised displays, ensure products are rotated for freshness, create excitement about new programs and products to drive sales  Ensure the team properly uses equipment, handles products, keeps accurate logs, follows department job aids, food safety, human safety and 5S guidelines, and complies with Wegmans policies and federal and state lawsRequired Qualifications   Customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery, or retail settingSystems aptitudePreferred Qualifications   Managerial/supervisory experienceAt 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 lifeHigher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holidayHealth care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to youRetirement plan with a 401(k) matchA generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goalsLiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellnessOur 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. + 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 lifeHigher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holidayHealth care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to youRetirement plan with a 401(k) matchA generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goalsLiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellnessOur 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.