Chef-in-Training: Flexible Hours in Scratch Kitchen

Dig Inn; Jenkintown (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay with tips

Paid Time Off

401K program

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Dig Inn in Jenkintown, PA is seeking an entry-level kitchen role with chef-in-training duties. Compensation ranges from $16–$18 per hour plus $2–$3 per hour in tips and additional benefits.

The position offers opportunities to work across kitchen stations, learn culinary skills, and grow within a mission-driven, inclusive team. You will be trained to cook, prep, and plate, while maintaining health standards and providing guest-focused service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• The ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Team-oriented focus and support for 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Passion for food

Work ethic

Physical stamina

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Job description

Dig Inn in Jenkintown, PA is seeking an entry-level kitchen role with chef-in-training duties. Compensation ranges from $16–$18 per hour plus $2–$3 per hour in tips and additional benefits.

The position offers opportunities to work across kitchen stations, learn culinary skills, and grow within a mission-driven, inclusive team. You will be trained to cook, prep, and plate, while maintaining health standards and providing guest-focused service in a fast-paced environment.