Chef-in-Training: Grow in a Fast-Paced Scratch Kitchen

DIG INN Restaurant Teams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in a TEAM env

Competitive pay & tips

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible Scheduling

Complimentary DIG lunch

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-based kitchen. You will learn hands-on across multiple stations, gain leadership skills, and grow in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The role offers a path to advanced cooking duties and a mission-driven workplace focused on education, purpose, and taste. We value passion for real food, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well with a team while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform physical tasks (frequent lifting up to 25 lb, occasional up to 50 lb).
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to support the restaurant’s success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains using recipes as a guide.
• Gain exposure to kitchen stations ( garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge).
• Discuss menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients with guests to create scratch-made meals.
• Support the team during peak and off-peak service; pitch in as needed.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain safety standards.
• Uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Work ethic

Physical stamina

Guest communication

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-based kitchen. You will learn hands-on across multiple stations, gain leadership skills, and grow in a fast-paced culinary environment.

The role offers a path to advanced cooking duties and a mission-driven workplace focused on education, purpose, and taste. We value passion for real food, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well with a team while upholding safety standards.