Chef in Training: Learn, Lead & Make Real Food

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

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Tips plus competitive pay

Paid Time Off

401K programming

Parental leave

Holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Free 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 culinary skills, rotate through stations, and help maintain high safety standards while delivering great guest experiences.

You will grow professionally in a fast-paced environment that values education, purpose, and taste, with opportunities for advancement and tips-based earnings.

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 (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to perform other physical requirements such as seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, bending, and moving intermittently while working.
• Team-oriented focus and support for restaurant’s success.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Desire to create exceptional employee and guest experiences.
• Growth in our brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, and cook vegetables, proteins, grains etc using recipes as a guide and taste as validation.
• Gain exposure to stations within the DIG kitchen (garde manger, grill, roast, market line, guest concierge, delivery/packout).
• Explain current menu offerings, seasonality, and ingredients to guests to enhance their experience.
• Work to support the team during peak and off-peak service by pitching in wherever needed.
• Move and multi-task in the kitchen for extended periods with or without accommodations.
• Help maintain the “A” letter grade by following health and DIG food safety standards.
• Uphold DIG’s anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.
• Go home fulfilled, knowing you’re part of rebuilding the food system.

Skills

Passion for food

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Growth mindset

Job description

DIG INN Restaurant Teams is seeking a Chef-in-Training to join our scratch-based kitchen. You will learn culinary skills, rotate through stations, and help maintain high safety standards while delivering great guest experiences.

You will grow professionally in a fast-paced environment that values education, purpose, and taste, with opportunities for advancement and tips-based earnings.