Chef-in-Training: Launch Your Culinary Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips

Paid Time Off

401K

Parental leave

Holiday time off

Flexible scheduling

Free DIG lunch

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training in New York, offering $17–$18/hour plus $2–$3/hour in tips and additional benefits. In DIG's scratch-based kitchens, you will learn culinary techniques, gain leadership skills, and grow in a fast-paced environment designed to transform passionate eaters into capable cooks.

You will rotate through garde manger, grill, roast, market line and more, supporting the team during peak times while upholding safety standards and DIG’s policies.

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.
• The ability to perform physical requirements (lifting up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs).
• The ability to perform other physical requirements (seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, moving).
• A team-oriented focus with appreciation for colleagues and restaurant success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A desire for growth in our brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains using recipes and taste for validation.
• Gain exposure to stations like 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 and off-peak service by pitching in wherever needed.
• Move and multitask in the kitchen to support operations while meeting safety standards.
• Follow DIG food safety standards and maintain the A rating.
• Uphold anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies and contribute to a respectful workplace.

Skills

Passion for real foods

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training in New York, offering $17–$18/hour plus $2–$3/hour in tips and additional benefits. In DIG's scratch-based kitchens, you will learn culinary techniques, gain leadership skills, and grow in a fast-paced environment designed to transform passionate eaters into capable cooks.

You will rotate through garde manger, grill, roast, market line and more, supporting the team during peak times while upholding safety standards and DIG’s policies.