Aspiring Chef in Training - Grow in a Scratch Kitchen

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in a TEAMenv

Competitive pay with tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and F/T

Complimentary DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams in Washington, DC is seeking a Chef-in-Training. This entry role trains you in scratch-based kitchens and develops leadership while delivering delicious, scratch-made meals.

You will rotate through garde manger, grill, roast, and market line, gain hands-on cooking experience, learn recipes, and contribute to a fast-paced service. Benefits include competitive pay, tips, PTO, and 401K, with part-time or full-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lifting up to 25–50 lbs).
• Ability to perform other physical requirements (seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending).
• Team-oriented focus and support for restaurant success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains according to recipes and taste.
• Rotate through kitchen stations ( garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, delivery).
• Discuss menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests to create scratch-made meals.
• Support team during peak and off-peak times as needed.
• Move and multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain food safety standards per DIG procedures.
• Uphold anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
• Contribute to the mission of rebuilding the food system.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams in Washington, DC is seeking a Chef-in-Training. This entry role trains you in scratch-based kitchens and develops leadership while delivering delicious, scratch-made meals.

You will rotate through garde manger, grill, roast, and market line, gain hands-on cooking experience, learn recipes, and contribute to a fast-paced service. Benefits include competitive pay, tips, PTO, and 401K, with part-time or full-time scheduling.