Chef In Training, Back Bay

Dig Inn; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth in a team environment

Competitive pay & potential to earn tips

Paid time off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A culinary establishment in Boston is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to join its team. The role requires a passion for good food, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Team members will be involved in prepping and cooking, supporting service, and maintaining food safety standards. Employees can expect competitive pay, the potential to earn tips, and numerous perks, including paid time off and flexible scheduling. This position is ideal for individuals looking to grow their culinary skills in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for real, good food and desire to learn culinary skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Desire for growth in culinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook with recipes as a guide.
• Support the team during service peaks.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented focus

Attention to detail

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

$16 - $18 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS!

The next generation of chefs are evolving in DIG restaurants. Our scratch based kitchens are built around people with a true passion for real good food. We teach individuals who are excited to share their enthusiasm for food and transform them into skilled chefs. You will advance and gain the ability to work with food, develop leadership skills, and stay sharp in our fast-pace culinary environment. If you are seeking a community where education, purpose, and taste matter, we encourage you to join our fa(r)m.

YOU WILL

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains etc using recipes as a guide and taste buds for validation.
• Gain exposure to different stations within the DIG kitchen including but not limited to garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge and delivery/packout.
• Speak to current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests - making their day as you provide them with a delicious scratch-made meal (aka: marketbowl).
• Work to support the team during peak and off peak service, by pitching in wherever and whenever necessary.
• Multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods of time. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Help to maintain the “A” lettergrade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.
• Go home feeling fulfilled knowing you are a part of a bigger mission to rebuild the food system.

YOU HAVE

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• The ability to demonstrate and execute a strong work ethic.
• The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds). These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
• A team-oriented focus. You have a deep appreciation for the people you work with and help to support the restaurant’s success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
• An eye for detail and solving challenges.
• A desire for growth in our brigade.

WORK PERKS

Aside from the standard job description fare (competitive pay) we also offer:

• Opportunities for GROWTH in a TEAM environment
• Competitive Pay & potential to earn tips
• Paid Time Off
• 401K programming
• Parental leave
• Thanksgiving, Christmas and other Holidays Off
• Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and Full Time Hours

EEO & COMPANY STATEMENTS

DIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other protected status. We may use E-Verify to verify the right to work where required by law.

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