Next Door by Wegmans - Line Cook

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in the East Village. Led by chef Oliver Lange and our exceptional team, you will help deliver delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine which draws inspiration from around the world.

The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy a wonderfully immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality. We'll be opening our doors in early 2025! Join our team today!

Next Door at Astor Place opens in early 2025! Join Chef Oliver's team and take your culinary career to the next level!

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Line Cook, you’ll assist in creating menu items and ensuring guests are presented with a meal they can’t receive elsewhere. As you continue to learn, grow, and fuel your passion for food, you’ll find the possibilities at Wegmans are endless.

What will I do?

Ensure incredible service is provided by effectively handling a variety of tasks

Preparing ingredients to be used by the culinary team as well as creating high quality meals

Follow proper recipes, knife skills and cooking techniques to provide consistent ingredients and finished products

Balance prep work while ensuring guests meals are prepared in a timely manner while maintaining high standards

Comply with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations

Required Qualifications

1 or more years’ experience working as a line cook

Knife skills

Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant ingredients and cuisine

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Experience working on multiple kitchen stations

Experience working a variety of positions in the restaurant or hospitality industry

At 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 overtime, on Sundays or on recognized 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 overtime, on 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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