Chef in Training: Grow Your Skills in a Scratch Kitchen

DIG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips eligible

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DIG in New York City seeks an ambitious CHEF-IN-TRAINING to join our scratch-based kitchen. You will learn with real recipes, gain leadership skills, and contribute to a fast-paced culinary team while earning hourly pay plus tips.

This role emphasizes growth, teamwork, and hands-on cooking across stations, with opportunities to advance as you master menu offerings and food safety standards in a community that values real food and inclusion.

Qualifications

• A passion for real, good food and a desire to learn culinary practices and skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (lifting up to 25–50 lbs).
• Team-oriented focus with good communication and guest experience mindset.
• Desire for growth within the kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains using recipes and taste.
• Gain exposure to garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, and delivery/packout.
• Explain menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to guests to enhance their experience.
• Support the team during peak times and assist as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and uphold anti-discrimination policies.

Skills

Ambition

Work ethic

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Job description

DIG in New York City seeks an ambitious CHEF-IN-TRAINING to join our scratch-based kitchen. You will learn with real recipes, gain leadership skills, and contribute to a fast-paced culinary team while earning hourly pay plus tips.

This role emphasizes growth, teamwork, and hands-on cooking across stations, with opportunities to advance as you master menu offerings and food safety standards in a community that values real food and inclusion.